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Valley Plunge

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 4.5 (2)
  1. Areas
  2. CT
  3. …Litchfield Hills
  4. …Torrington
  5. Paugnut State Forest
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“A steep, technical singletrack from the top of Walnut Mt. down the east face and back to the bottom at Guerdat Rd. ”

Rich Greeley
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0.7

Miles

1.2

KM
Singletrack

1,271' 387 m

High

1,098' 335 m

Low

85' 26 m

Up

179' 55 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

24%

Max Grade (13°)

Dogs Off-leash

E-Bikes Unknown

Features -none-

One Way Only: This is designated as a directional trail.

Need to Know

Down only. Avoid skidding. Use caution.

Description

Valley Plunge cannot be ridden up. From the top of Walnut Mountain, this trail traverses down a pretty steep face, crossing the Back Behind at its midpoint. The top half consists of some off camber, tight rocky turns. The lower half includes an optional 50-foot elevated "Crash Test" fatty.

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Land Manager: Connecticut DEEP

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Rich Greeley
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  4.5 from 2 votes

#2

in Paugnut State Forest

#9242

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  4.5 from 2 votes
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#2

in Paugnut State Forest

#23

in Connecticut

#9,242

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Crash Test Craig's 60ft elevated fatty on Valley Plunge
May 19, 2018 near Winches…, CT

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