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The Branford Trail

HardConnecticut · United States

GPX
Distance
26.9 km (16.7 mi)
Elevation gain
201 m (659 ft)
Typical time
6 hr 51 min
Difficulty
Hard
Route type
Point to point
Highest point
49 m (161 ft)

About The Branford Trail

Route map

Hard26.9 km201 m

Numbered marks every 5 km

Route line from OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL. View the source relation

Elevation

Elevation profile

Ascent
+201 m
Descent
236 m
High
49 m (161 ft)
Low
-1 m (-3 ft)
-7 m9 m24 m40 m55 m0.0 km6.6 km13 km20 km26 km

Know before you go

Best season
April to October
Waymarked
Yes, signed on the ground
Surface
Mixed natural surface
Dogs
Not recorded, check locally
Wheelchair access
Not accessible
Entrance fee
No fee recorded
Camping
Not recorded
Drinking water
Carry your own
Toilets
Not recorded
Mobile coverage
Generally usable
Parking
Park at the trailhead, arrive early in high season
Emergency
112 in Europe, 911 in North America

How this trail scores

Computed from distance, ascent, terrain features, surface and access data.

Scenery
36/100

Terrain features, relief and photographic interest

Adventure
41/100

Distance, ascent and how wild the ground is

Difficulty
79/100

Effort index from distance and climbing

Accessibility
22/100

Surface, gradient and ease of reaching it

Family
12/100

Suitability for children who already walk

Dogs
62/100

Access rules, terrain and water along the way

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Elevation gain
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Typical duration
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Typical duration
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/ 1.3 mi
Elevation gain
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Typical duration
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  • Waymarked route
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Distance
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Typical duration
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/ 1.2 mi
Elevation gain
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Typical duration
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