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Killkenny Rock and Metacomet Reservoir Loop route map
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Connecticut

Killkenny Rock and Metacomet Reservoir Loop

Avon, Connecticut

9.1 mi

Distance

1,375 ft

Elev. Gain

3h 27m

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Killkenny Rock and Metacomet Reservoir Loop is a challenging 9.1-mile trail located in Avon, Connecticut. This dirt-surfaced loop trail winds through varied terrain with an elevation gain of approximately 1375 feet. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 239 meters, offering hikers a moderately strenuous workout with a mix of uphill and downhill sections. The surrounding area showcases the natural beauty typical of Connecticut, providing an opportunity to experience the state's landscapes.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gain

Elevation Profile

Min:92 ft
Max:239 ft
419 ft
419 ft
92 ft141 ft190 ft239 ft0.0 mi2.3 mi4.6 mi6.8 mi9.1 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Loop
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

Best Seasons

SpringSummerFall

Highlights

forest setting

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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.

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