Connecticut · Mountain biking

Pedal Power

1.6 mi
loop
126 ft
climb
Loop
route
Apr, Jun–Oct
best months

Pedal Power is a mountain biking loop in Connecticut, about 0.6 miles from the town of Tolland. The route is 1.6 miles long, with a moderate climb of 126 feet from a starting elevation of 727 feet to a high point of 778 feet. The loop's steepest stretch comes early, at about 0.18 miles in, with a 7% grade. Summer is the most comfortable time to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Storrs show July highs around 80°F with lows near 63°F, while September cools to highs in the low 70s. Several other mountain biking spots sit close by. Snake is about 0.1 miles away, Boneyard about 0.2 miles, and Beast East and Thrush each about 0.3 miles. For paddling, the Hockanum River is about 6 miles off.

  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Pedal Power

    Best months: April and June–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      35° / 19°

      10 wet

    2. Feb

      37° / 20°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      45° / 28°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      57° / 38°

      11 wet

    5. May

      68° / 48°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      76° / 57°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      80° / 63°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      79° / 61°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      73° / 54°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      61° / 43°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      50° / 34°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      40° / 25°

      10 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Storrs, CT, 9.5 mi away at 665 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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