Near Rivulus Trail
High water makes crossing the river a wet experience.
Near Rivulus Trail
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Rivulus Trail

4.5 (2 Ratings)
The Little River is the highlight, but the bridge washed out and the crossing is considered a ford at low water only.
0.9
mi
Distance
50
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
BirdingRiver/Creek

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.94mi
Distance
50ft
Elevation Gain
141ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
534ft
High Point
406ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Best access is from Tunxis Trail North as there is no immediate on road parking at Cross Highway where the Little River North Trail continues northward along the river. A splendid bridge built by the Boy Scouts washed out in the tremendous flooding of 2011. Trail users should exercise caution at the crossing, as fording the river is not considered safe at high water.

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Contributors
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