Farmington Canal Heritage Trail
Hamden, Connecticut
| Address: | ~2511-2527 Dixwell Ave, Hamden, CT 06518, USA |
| GPS: |
41°22'43.0"N 72°54'50.0"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Connecticut |
| Trail Length: | 5.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Easiest |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
| MTB Trail Type: | Greenway |
Mountain Bike
Rail trail, great for family riding. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Farmington Canal Heritage Trail
Farmington Canal Heritage Trail is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Hamden, Connecticut. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of Farmington Canal Heritage Trail bike trail in Hamden.
http://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/farmington-canal-heritage-trail/Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Hamden, Connecticut
- Head west on CT-10 S toward Old Dixwell AveDestination will be on the left(0.7 mi)
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