Ives Trail (CT)

Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, United States

16.0 miles (25.8 km) · 3,027 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

The Ives Trail (CT) is a 16.0 mile route in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, United States. The course features 3,027 feet of elevation gain and 2,730 feet of descent. The longest climb spans 6.3 miles with 140 feet of gain. Elevation gain averages 195 feet per mile. Approximately 63% of the route is runnable. The route follows trail surfaces. The course features very hilly terrain. The course difficulty of 11.0 puts it in the top 32.25% of challenging routes at this distance. This point-to-point route attracts trail runners and hikers exploring Connecticut's mountain terrain.