Mohawk Mountain State Park - Cross-Country Skiing near Cornwall, Connecticut
Toomey Rd, West Cornwall, CT 06796, USA,Cornwall,Connecticut
41.8332466762872, -73.30574870109558
1.4 miles SE of Cornwall, Connecticut
Address: Toomey Rd, West Cornwall, CT 06796, USA
GPS: 41°49'59.7"N 73°18'20.7"W
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State: Connecticut
Trail Length: 15.00 miles
MTB Difficulty: Beginner
Trail Type: Loop
MTB Trail Type: Fire Road

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mostly logging roads, can be ridden rigid. Climb to the top of mohawk mountain and back down. Lots more to be explored, this is a good 15 miles and 1.5 hours of riding.1) at the dead end first road before the dead end circle you'll find the trail.2) take your immediate right3) take lefts when possible to get to eli bunker road.4) take a left on eli bunker and your first right when you see a trail opening (about a quarter mile)5) follow this trail all the way down to the bottom then veering right when in doubt.6) at the bottom at the drive take a left and CLIMB!7) take another right past the gate8) this trail will sideline a driveway at the end, go down it and take another right, over the bridge and then take a right past the bridge.9) follow the logging road along the river for about a 5 minutes or so. 10) at the fork, stay to the left11) top of climb take a right, climb to the top and stay right of the park buildings and straight across to the xcountry trails12) climb up the hill for a short singletrack section, stay left at the T. 13) this will bring you out to the main road. (take a right down the hill to get water at the well which will be on your left)14) take a left on the main road and look for the 2nd trail entrance that does not say "foot traffic only)15) this will bring you up to the top of the ski mountain. ride up by the lifts but stay left. (don't ride down the mountain, or do, I haven't yet)16) trail will be up on your left, go down the hill and take your first left back to the main road.17) climb up the mountain on the road to the top (there is a technical way down from behind the towers up there but I haven't mapped it well yet)18) ride back down the dirt road and head back down.19) on the right keep an eye out for picnic tables, there is a small trail opening on the right, take that20) take a right at the end and follow any path back down to Wadhams road. from there you can ride back to eli bunker direct or back down the way you came up.Hope we can find more trails in here. Looks promising. Not a much singletrack but very rideable and a good workout.Strava Not the exact route described but will get you there route:http://www.strava.com/activities/144989849 Courtesy of Singletracks.com

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Mohawk Mountain State Park

Mohawk Mountain State Park is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Goshen, Connecticut. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of Mohawk Mountain State Park bike trail in Goshen.

http://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/good-solid-training/

Mohawk State Park/Forest

From 1,683-foot Mohawk Mountain, on a clear day, the view is literally “forever” … or at least all the way to the Catskill, Taconic, and Berkshire ranges. Between the rugged ridges, dense forests, wildlife sanctuary, and a black spruce bog with a unique plant community, the park’s 4,000 acres offer something for everyone in any season.

https://ctparks.com/parks/mohawk-state-parkforest
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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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Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.

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  1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
  2. Travel & camp on durable surfaces
  3. Dispose of waste properly
  4. Leave what you find
  5. Minimize campfire impacts
  6. Respect wildlife
  7. Be considerate of other visitors

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From Cornwall, Connecticut

  1. Head northwest toward Pine St (141 ft)
  2. Turn right at the 1st cross street onto Pine St (0.2 mi)
  3. Turn right at the 1st cross street onto CT-4 E (1.0 mi)
  4. Turn right to stay on CT-4 E (1.2 mi)
  5. Turn right onto Toomey Rd (1.2 mi)
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