23 Mountain Bike Trails near Waterford, CT
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Hurd State Park
East Hampton, Connecticut
23.2 miles NWA 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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Red Trail
East Hampton, Connecticut
23.3 miles NWA 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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Genesee Recreation Area
Madison, Connecticut
25.5 miles WA 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
25.7 miles WFlowy 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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Middlesex Community College
Middletown, Connecticut
25.9 miles NWA 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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Timberlands
Guilford, Connecticut
27.0 miles WA network of singletrack and forest trails in Guilford — decent variety, though riders report it gets repetitive after a few visits.
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Wadsworth State Park
Middletown, Connecticut
29.7 miles NWA 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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Cromwell Creek
Cromwell, Connecticut
30.4 miles NWSome 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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Stony Creek Quarry Preserve
Branford, Connecticut
31.0 miles WA 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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Tyler Mills
Wallingford, Connecticut
33.2 miles WA 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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Supply Ponds
Branford, Connecticut
33.6 miles WSteep 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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Farmington Canal Heritage Trail
Hamden, Connecticut
38.9 miles WA smooth, family-friendly rail trail perfect for an easy ride together through Hamden.
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Brooksvale Park And Naugatuck State Forest
Hamden, Connecticut
39.7 miles WA 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
40.2 miles WA 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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West Rocks State Park
Hamden, Connecticut
41.5 miles WColor-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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Heublein Tower
West Hartford, Connecticut
44.0 miles NWA mix of singletrack, double trail, and gravel roads with beautiful views from Heublein Tower — ride counterclockwise for the best experience.
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Winding Trails
Farmington, Connecticut
44.5 miles NWA 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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Penwood State Park
Simsbury, Connecticut
46.3 miles NWAn 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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Sessions Woods
Burlington, Connecticut
48.4 miles NWA Sessions Woods trail system with a fun mix of rocks and roots, plus connections to nearby areas — road crossings included.
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Cowles Park
East Granby, Connecticut
48.8 miles NWWell-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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