2.9 mi
Distance
1,677 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 19m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Jessie Gerard Trail is a loop trail in Peoples State Forest, managed by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, in Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut. It is 2.9 miles long and gains 1,677 feet. The nearest town is Riverton, Connecticut, about 1 mile 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 | 144 ft |
| High point | 1.1 mi | 347 ft |
| End | 3.3 mi | 144 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Managed by Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Source of truth
- Peoples State Forest — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Riverton, CT · about 1 mi away
- County:
- Northwest Hills Planning Region, CT
- Jurisdiction:
- Peoples State Forest · 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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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 Jessie Gerard Trail
Falls Cutoff, Jessie Girard, Charles Pack, Bowen Loop Trail
Henry Buck Trail
Agnes Bowen and Robert Ross Loop
Peoples State Forest Loop
Elliot Bronson Trail
Indian Council Caves Trail
In this park
Other trails in Peoples State Forest
Peoples State Forest Loop
Connecticut
Falls Cutoff, Jessie Girard, Charles Pack, Bowen Loop Trail
Connecticut
Elliot Bronson Trail
Connecticut
Agnes Bowen and Robert Ross Loop
Connecticut
Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
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Pleasant Valley, CT
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Burr Pond Picnic Shelter
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Torrington, CT
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Onion Mountain Park
8.9 mi awayWest Simsbury, CT
Pricing varies — check with the operator
Southwick Acres Campground
13 mi awaySouthwick, MA
Pricing varies — check with the operator
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