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The Darkside

 2 votes
  1. Areas
  2. CT
  3. …South Central Connecticut
  4. …Madison
  5. Rockland Preserve
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Length

1.3 Miles 2.1 Kilometers


Singletrack

Elevation

151' 46 m

Ascent

-8' -3 m

Descent

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

6%

Max Grade (4°)

577' 176 m

High

431' 131 m

Low

Conditions

All Clear 17 days ago
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“Flowtastic wilderness around the edge of the Rockland Preserve.”

— Jason Engelhardt
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Overview

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Description

The Darkside is probably the most interesting climbing trail you'll ever find. Lots of flow features, mini pump tracks, tables, rock rides and log rides. Clean trail through tight birch with climb spread out over about 2 miles. Take it from the start and across 2 fire roads (follow arrows and singletrack) to the orange downhill.

Contacts

Local Club: Singletracks of Rockland

Land Manager: Town of Madison, CT - Beach and Recreation

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Oct 12, 2017
Aaron Anderstrom
Sep 30, 2017
Paul Shefer
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Trail Ratings

  5.0 from 2 votes

#3

in Rockland Preserve

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in Rockland Preserve

#3

in Connecticut

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