53 Mountain Bike Trails near Farmington, CT
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Farmington, Connecticut
2.8 miles WA 5-mile trail complex with a fast, smooth ride and low technical challenge — home to the annual Fat Tire Classic race each April.
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Heublein Tower
West Hartford, Connecticut
3.9 miles NA mix of singletrack, double trail, and gravel roads with beautiful views from Heublein Tower — ride counterclockwise for the best experience.
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Penwood State Park
Simsbury, Connecticut
7.1 miles NAn 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.
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Nassahegan State Forest
Burlington, Connecticut
8.2 miles WA 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.
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Sessions Woods
Burlington, Connecticut
8.3 miles WA Sessions Woods trail system with a fun mix of rocks and roots, plus connections to nearby areas — road crossings included.
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Central
Simsbury, Connecticut
10.3 miles NA constantly changing trail in Simsbury with one huge drop, plenty of jumps, and a lively crowd — great for riders who want airtime and variety.
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Cromwell Creek
Cromwell, Connecticut
11.6 miles SESome 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.
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Cowles Park
East Granby, Connecticut
12.4 miles NWell-maintained trails with a great variety of descents, climbs, flat technical sections, and fire roads — a fun, wide-ranging trail system in East Granby worth returning to.
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Thomaston Dam
Thomaston, Connecticut
14.1 miles WA 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.
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Metacomet Trail
East Granby, Connecticut
14.9 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.
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Wadsworth State Park
Middletown, Connecticut
14.9 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.
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Carpenter's Falls
Granby, Connecticut
15.2 miles NRough 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.
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Middlesex Community College
Middletown, Connecticut
17.1 miles SEA 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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Red Trail
East Hampton, Connecticut
19.2 miles SEA 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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Cheshire Lock 12
Cheshire, Connecticut
19.2 miles SA 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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Hurd State Park
East Hampton, Connecticut
19.3 miles SEA 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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Gilbert Mountain / Winsted Woods
Winchester, Connecticut
19.5 miles NWA 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.
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Windsor Locks Canal Trail
Suffield, Connecticut
19.9 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.
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Brooksvale Park And Naugatuck State Forest
Hamden, Connecticut
20.5 miles SA 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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Tyler Mills
Wallingford, Connecticut
22.2 miles SA 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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