44 Mountain Bike Trails near Cowles Park
first prev 1 2 3 next lastShowing Mountain Bike Trails within 50 miles Distance miles of 238 S Main St, East Granby, CT 06026, USA City, Zip, or Address
Metacomet Trail
East Granby, Connecticut
2.5 miles NA 62.7-mile Blue-Blazed trail along Connecticut's Metacomet Ridge — part of the New England National Scenic Trail — open to hikers, backpackers, bikers, horseback riders, and in winter, snowshoers.
Hike, Mountain Bike
Central
Simsbury, Connecticut
3.9 miles SWA constantly changing trail in Simsbury with one huge drop, plenty of jumps, and a lively crowd — great for riders who want airtime and variety.
Mountain Bike
Penwood State Park
Simsbury, Connecticut
5.4 miles SAn epic ridgeline trail system at Penwood State Park with single track inches from 200-foot cliffs, sweeping Farmington River Valley views, and links to trails north and south.
Mountain Bike
Carpenter's Falls
Granby, Connecticut
5.8 miles NWRough dirt road and rooty singletrack near Granby with a waterfall tucked off to the left about half a mile in — a rewarding find for riders who explore.
Mountain Bike
Heublein Tower
West Hartford, Connecticut
8.5 miles SA mix of singletrack, double trail, and gravel roads with beautiful views from Heublein Tower — ride counterclockwise for the best experience.
Mountain Bike
Windsor Locks Canal Trail
Suffield, Connecticut
8.9 miles NEA 4.5-mile towpath trail along a 170-year-old historic canal with scenic vistas of both the Connecticut River and the old waterway itself.
Hike, Mountain Bike
Granville Gorge
Southwick, Massachusetts
12.0 miles NGranville Gorge is a magical little slice of the southern Berkshire Hills — a lush, green gorge where the Hubbard River carves a series of mini waterfalls and clear swimming holes through the...
Mountain Bike, Swim
Provin Mountain
Southwick, Massachusetts
12.1 miles NA moderate climb with fun descents and great views — a well-rounded mountain bike ride at Provin Mountain in western Massachusetts.
Mountain Bike
Winding Trails
Farmington, Connecticut
12.3 miles SWA 5-mile trail complex with a fast, smooth ride and low technical challenge — home to the annual Fat Tire Classic race each April.
Mountain Bike
Robinson state park
Agawam, Massachusetts
13.6 miles NA fun two-hour MTB network with trails ranging from technical singletrack to fast smooth descents — watch for unmarked trails that drop off cliffs near Robinson State Park.
Mountain Bike
Nassahegan State Forest
Burlington, Connecticut
14.8 miles SWA good network of trails in Nassahegan State Forest with a main loop, side trails, and a large outer loop — parking available across from the trailhead in Burlington, CT.
Mountain Bike
Sessions Woods
Burlington, Connecticut
16.3 miles SWA Sessions Woods trail system with a fun mix of rocks and roots, plus connections to nearby areas — road crossings included.
Mountain Bike
Gilbert Mountain / Winsted Woods
Winchester, Connecticut
16.7 miles WA mountain bike trail with remnants of old race markings and newer connecting singletrack winding through Gilbert Mountain — expect some washout and route-finding between segments.
Mountain Bike
Cromwell Creek
Cromwell, Connecticut
21.1 miles SSome good singletrack nuggets remain among the Cromwell Creek trails, though ATV damage has taken a toll — a modest ride worth a visit for local riders.
Mountain Bike
Thomaston Dam
Thomaston, Connecticut
22.2 miles SWA multi-use area near Thomaston Dam with excellent valley views from the Vista picnic area, fishing along the Naugatuck River, hunting, trailbike and snowmobile riding, and a public model aircraft field.
Mountain Bike
Wadsworth State Park
Middletown, Connecticut
26.1 miles SA hidden singletrack treasure in Middletown between New Haven and Hartford — interesting new singletrack, dual track, and technical sections that pop up unexpectedly at Wadsworth State Park.
Mountain Bike
Middlesex Community College
Middletown, Connecticut
27.0 miles SA sprawling network of singletrack, powerlines, and even a retired motocross track — every skill level welcome, though it's easy to end up 10 miles south if you lose your bearings.
Mountain Bike
Red Trail
East Hampton, Connecticut
28.4 miles SA fairly easy semi-loop of double and singletrack with a decent descent to the river and a short but tough climb back up.
Mountain Bike
Hurd State Park
East Hampton, Connecticut
28.5 miles SA varied trail network mixing fire roads, doubletrack, and singletrack with some slickrock — mostly intermediate and hilly, with fewer rock gardens than nearby areas.
Mountain Bike
Mohawk Mountain State Park
Cornwall, Connecticut
29.3 miles WA 15-mile backcountry route of logging roads and singletrack climbing to the top of Mohawk Mountain, with trail junctions, river sections, and cross-country ski terrain.
Cross-country Ski, Hike, Mountain Bike
