60 Mountain Bike Trails near Branford, CT
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Supply Ponds
Branford, Connecticut
1.3 miles NSteep hills, rocks, and at least one known fallen tree across the trail — a short but physical mountain bike ride that keeps you alert.
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Stony Creek Quarry Preserve
Branford, Connecticut
3.3 miles EA network of trails at Stony Creek Quarry Preserve in Branford, primarily marked with painted or reflective colored blazes — a solid mountain biking destination in Connecticut.
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Timberlands
Guilford, Connecticut
8.4 miles NEA network of singletrack and forest trails in Guilford — decent variety, though riders report it gets repetitive after a few visits.
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Farmington Canal Heritage Trail
Hamden, Connecticut
8.6 miles NWA smooth, family-friendly rail trail perfect for an easy ride together through Hamden.
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Tyler Mills
Wallingford, Connecticut
9.3 miles NA well-marked network of mostly singletrack trails in Wallingford with small loops, a nice mix of climbs and descents — ideal for intermediates building skills and flow.
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West Rocks State Park
Hamden, Connecticut
9.6 miles NWColor-coded trails in West Rock Park range from a grueling Yellow climb to a flat Red cruise, a White loop around Lake Wintergreen, and a tough Blue that rewards you with direct downtown New Haven views.
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Genesee Recreation Area
Madison, Connecticut
11.6 miles NEA lightly trafficked mix of access roads and trails on water company land in Madison, Connecticut — good terrain variety and hills for a solid workout.
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Rockland Preserve
Madison, Connecticut
13.0 miles NEFlowy XC singletrack with berms, log rides, jumps, and volunteer-built features at Rockland Preserve in Madison, Connecticut — including a pump track, a see-saw, and a multi-jump flow line.
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Brooksvale Park And Naugatuck State Forest
Hamden, Connecticut
13.2 miles NWA gateway trail system near Hamden that's great for beginners and opens into the Naugatuck State Forest's awesome singletrack, serious climbs, and plenty of stunts.
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Cheshire Lock 12
Cheshire, Connecticut
14.7 miles NWA paved hiking, running, and biking path in Cheshire with a small unpaved shoulder — a smooth, accessible multi-use trail for all paces.
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Wadsworth State Park
Middletown, Connecticut
19.0 miles NA 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.
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Pequonnock River Valley State Park / Trumbull
Trumbull, Connecticut
20.2 miles WTrumbull is Connecticut's premier mountain bike destination — a valley park with XC singletrack, drops from 2 to 20 feet, a 30-foot roller called the Green Monster, and four marked trails.
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Middlesex Community College
Middletown, Connecticut
20.7 miles NEA 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.
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Trumbull Rail Trail
Trumbull, Connecticut
21.2 miles WA family-friendly rail trail in Trumbull with 3 miles of unpaved and 3 miles of paved surface — a relaxed ride with plans to eventually extend to the Monroe town line.
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Lower Paugussett State Forest
Newtown, Connecticut
21.3 miles NWA 6.5-mile loop of extremely technical singletrack in Newtown with forest road connectors — ATV and MX riders also frequent the gas line sections nearby.
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Red Trail
East Hampton, Connecticut
21.8 miles NEA fairly easy semi-loop of double and singletrack with a decent descent to the river and a short but tough climb back up.
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Hurd State Park
East Hampton, Connecticut
21.9 miles NEA varied trail network mixing fire roads, doubletrack, and singletrack with some slickrock — mostly intermediate and hilly, with fewer rock gardens than nearby areas.
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Larkin State Bridal Trail
Southbury, Connecticut
22.2 miles NWA multi-use trail shared by hikers, mountain bikers, cross-country skiers, and equestrians — a popular horseback riding route, so watch your step on the trail.
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Monroe Rail Trail
Monroe, Connecticut
23.2 miles WA family-friendly rail trail in Monroe, Connecticut with some singletrack branches — easy and enjoyable for all skill levels.
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Middlebury Greenway
Middlebury, Connecticut
23.5 miles NWA picturesque walking and biking trail converted from an old trolley bed, rolling through Middlebury with great climbs that singlespeeders especially love.
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