Gay City Trail
Gay City State Park, Capitol Planning Region, CT
Out-and-back trail in Gay City State Park, Capitol Planning Region, CT. Hiking.
- Distance
- 3.3 mi (5.3 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 400 ft (122 m)
- Est. Time
- 1 hr 15 min
- High point
- 853 ft (260 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Questions about Gay City Trail
How long is Gay City Trail?
Gay City Trail is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) long. Most people take about 1 hr 15 min. It climbs 400 ft (122 m) in total, up to a high point of 853 ft (260 m).
How hard is Gay City Trail?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Gay City Trail?
Parking at the start. 2 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Gay City Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Gay City Trail shaded?
Mostly shaded (99% under trees).
What can you do on Gay City Trail?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Gay City Trail?
Bolton Pizza & Restaurant, 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from the start.
Is this a good week for Gay City 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.
Trails near Gay City Trail
- Outer Loop Trail Gay City State Park · Hard · 9.4 mi (15.1 km)
- Pond Loop Trail Gay City State Park · Easy · 4.9 mi (7.8 km)
- Split Rock Trail Gay City State Park · Easy · 0.8 mi (1.3 km)
- Gay City/Blackledge Falls Connector Meshomasic State Forest · Easy · 2.4 mi (3.8 km)
- Meshomasic Forest Trail Meshomasic State Forest · Easy · 3.2 mi (5.1 km)
- Gay City/Blackledge Falls Connector Meshomasic State Forest · Easy · 1 mi (1.6 km)
- Shenipsit/Gay City Connector Buckingham Reservoir Watershed · Moderate · 3.4 mi (5.5 km)
- Lombardi Ridge Trail Lombardi Ridge Preserve · Easy · 1.3 mi (2 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap