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Branch Brook Trail

EasyConnecticut · United States

GPX
Distance
1.3 km (0.8 mi)
Elevation gain
6 m (20 ft)
Typical time
18 min
Difficulty
Easy
Route type
Point to point
Highest point
110 m (361 ft)

About Branch Brook Trail

Route map

Easy1.3 km6 m

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

Elevation

Elevation profile

Ascent
+6 m
Descent
0 m
High
110 m (361 ft)
Low
104 m (341 ft)
99 m103 m107 m111 m115 m0.0 km0.3 km0.6 km0.9 km1.3 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
45/100

Terrain features, relief and photographic interest

Adventure
16/100

Distance, ascent and how wild the ground is

Difficulty
4/100

Effort index from distance and climbing

Accessibility
90/100

Surface, gradient and ease of reaching it

Family
76/100

Suitability for children who already walk

Dogs
70/100

Access rules, terrain and water along the way

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