Stony Creek Quarry Preserve
Branford, Connecticut
| Address: | ~1-99 School St Exd, Branford, CT 06405, USA |
| GPS: |
41°16'21.3"N 72°45'4.5"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Connecticut |
| Trail Length: | 10.00 miles |
| Trail Type: | Network |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Mountain Bike
Network of trails primarily marked with various painted or reflective colored blazes. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Stony Creek Quarry Preserve
Stony Creek Quarry Preserve is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Branford, Connecticut. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of Stony Creek Quarry Preserve bike trail in Branford.
http://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/branford-land-trust/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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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Branford, Connecticut
- Head east on Main St (46 ft)
- Turn right onto S Main St (0.3 mi)
- Turn right onto Montowese St (0.2 mi)
- Turn left onto Pine Orchard Rd (0.5 mi)
- Continue straight onto Damascus Rd (1.5 mi)
- Continue straight onto Stony Creek Rd (1.4 mi)
- Continue onto CT-146 E (0.3 mi)
- Turn right onto School St (449 ft)
- Turn left onto School St ExdDestination will be on the right(59 ft)
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