Genesee Recreation Area
Madison, Connecticut
| Address: | ~Goat Hill Rd, Madison, CT 06443, USA |
| GPS: |
41°23'47.1"N 72°39'9.8"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Connecticut |
| Trail Length: | 10.00 miles |
| Trail Type: | Network |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Mountain Bike
this is water company land and we ride it every weekend. almost never seee other people. no special skills or technical ability required. mix of access roads and trails. good mix of terrain, and hills so it is a good work out. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Genesee Recreation Area
Genesee Recreation Area is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Madison, Connecticut. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of Genesee Recreation Area bike trail in Madison.
http://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/genesee-recreation-area/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 Madison, Connecticut
- Head west on Campus Dr toward State Hwy 450 (344 ft)
- Turn right onto State Hwy 450 (2.7 mi)
- Turn right onto CT-79 N (3.0 mi)
- At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit and stay on CT-79 N (2.7 mi)
- Turn left onto Goat Hill RdRestricted usage roadDestination will be on the right(164 ft)
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