Goshen Dam Trail

Mapped end-to-end Very strenuous Mountain biking

Reaches Sugar Hill (2,021 ft).

Length: 6.8 mi
Climb: 860 ft
Time, one way: about 3 h 15 min
County: Addison
Difficulty: Very strenuousestimated
Surface: gravel
Segments: 14

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Where to park

We haven't confirmed the fee at the lots below yet. Check posted signs when you arrive.

Walking distances follow the mapped trail network. They are not a route, they ignore slope, and they are not driving directions.

Elevation

1,900 ft 1,280 ft

From the low end of the trail to the high end.

Climb, time and difficulty are estimates worked out from the mapped line and USGS elevation data, not measurements or official ratings. Time assumes about 2.5 mph plus an hour per 1,500 ft climbed.

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Shelters and campsites

1 mapped within about 500 ft of the trail, listed north to south. Brown dots on the map. Check the land manager's rules before relying on one: some need a fee, a reservation or a permit.

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Other trails nearby

Trail geometry and attributes from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation from USGS 3DEP. Lengths are computed from mapped geometry and are approximate. Safety disclaimer.