Candlewood Lake Perimeter (CT)

Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, United States

35.0 miles (56.3 km) · 2,910 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

The Candlewood Lake Perimeter (CT) route traverses 35.0 miles through Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, United States. Elevation gain totals 2,910 feet, with 2,780 feet of descent. The most significant ascent covers 1.7 miles and gains -78 feet. Vertical rate measures 90 feet of gain per mile. About 91% of the distance is runnable terrain. Terrain is predominantly trail. Technical difficulty: hilly. This route ranks at the 37.89th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. The route draws trail runners and hikers interested in technical terrain in Connecticut.