Farmington Canal Heritage Trail
Capitol Planning Region, CT
Point-to-point trail in Capitol Planning Region, CT. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 54.7 mi (88 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 781 ft (238 m)
- Est. Time
- 5 hr 10 min
- High point
- 282 ft (86 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Emergency phone 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from start
- Emergency phone 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from start
- Emergency phone 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from start
- Emergency phone 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from start
- Emergency phone 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from start
- Emergency phone 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from start
- Emergency phone 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from start
- Emergency phone 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from start
- Emergency phone 1.2 mi (2 km) from start
- Emergency phone 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from start
- Bike repair station 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from start
- Emergency phone 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from start
- Emergency phone 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from start
- Emergency phone 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from start
- Emergency phone 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from start
- Emergency phone 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from start
- Historic site: Maribeth McCarthy Demma 12.8 mi (20.6 km) from start
- Bike repair station 12.8 mi (20.6 km) from start
- Bike repair station 14.4 mi (23.2 km) from start
- Bike repair station 15 mi (24.2 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Farmington Canal Heritage Trail
How long is Farmington Canal Heritage Trail?
Farmington Canal Heritage Trail is 54.7 mi (88 km) long. Most people take about 5 hr 10 min. It climbs 781 ft (238 m) in total, up to a high point of 282 ft (86 m).
How hard is Farmington Canal Heritage Trail?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Farmington Canal Heritage Trail?
Parking at the start. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Farmington Canal Heritage Trail?
Drinking water on the way at 1.5 mi (2.4 km), 9.7 mi (15.6 km), 39.6 mi (63.7 km), 44.4 mi (71.5 km). Toilets: 3.5 mi (5.7 km), 15 mi (24.2 km), 16.7 mi (26.8 km).
Is Farmington Canal Heritage Trail shaded?
Mostly shaded (74% under trees).
What can you do on Farmington Canal Heritage Trail?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near Farmington Canal Heritage Trail?
Sitar, 0 mi (0 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Good Nature Market, 0.1 mi (0.2 km).
Is this a good week for Farmington Canal Heritage Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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