4.9 mi
Distance
630 ft
Elev. Gain
Loop
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Gay City Red Blazes Trail is a loop trail in Gay City State Park, managed by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut. It is 4.9 miles long. The nearest town is Manchester, Connecticut, about 4 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 194 ft |
| High point | 2.4 mi | 204 ft |
| End | 4.9 mi | 194 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Managed by Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Source of truth
- Gay City State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Manchester, CT · about 4 mi away
- County:
- Capitol Planning Region, CT
- Jurisdiction:
- Gay City State Park · Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Legacy import — verify before navigating
Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
Nearby Trails
More trails near Gay City Red Blazes Trail
Gay City Pond Split Rock
Gay City White and Orange Trail Loop
Shenipsit Trail
Bishop Swamp Extended Loop
South Loop to Bishop Swamp
Bishop Swamp North Loop
In this park
Other trails in Gay City State Park
Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Lake Williams Campground
9.3 mi awayLake Williams State Park Scenic Reserve
Lebanon, CT
Waters Edge Family Campground
9.5 mi awayLake Williams State Park Scenic Reserve
Lebanon, CT
Reservable
Del-aire Camping Resort
13.1 mi awayTolland, CT
Pricing varies — check with the operatorPrivate
Del-Aire Campground
13.1 mi awayTolland, CT
Pricing varies — check with the operator
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