Bear Mountain (CT)

Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut, United States

12.9 miles (20.8 km) · 2,710 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

The Bear Mountain (CT) is a 12.9 mile route in Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut, United States. The course features 2,710 feet of elevation gain and 2,721 feet of descent. The largest climb extends 2.5 miles, gaining 863 feet. The course averages 215 feet of vertical gain per mile. Approximately 59% of the route is runnable. The route follows trail surfaces. Terrain difficulty is rated as mountainous. Difficulty is rated 12.9 out of 10, placing it in the 73.62th percentile. This loop route attracts trail runners and hikers exploring Connecticut's mountain terrain.