Upper Paugussett State Forest
Newtown, Connecticut
| Address: | ~160 Hanover Rd, Newtown, CT 06470, USA |
| GPS: |
41°27'33.7"N 73°19'32.9"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Connecticut |
| Trail Length: | 6.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Intermediate |
| Trail Type: | Network |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Mountain Bike
Trail along the water from the boat ramp is ueber technical but gets worse once past the "Kissing Oaks" (two oak trees that have grown into one another). From there, you can follow the trail back down to the water's edge and ride to the end, looping back on the forest road. Many unmarked trails throughout the forest. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Upper Paugussett State Forest
Upper Paugussett State Forest is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Newtown, Connecticut. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of Upper Paugussett State Forest bike trail in Newtown.
http://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/upper-paugussett-state-forest/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 Newtown, Connecticut
- Head east on Church Hill Rd toward Queen St (0.2 mi)
- Turn left onto The Blvd (1.3 mi)
- Continue onto Hanover Rd (2.1 mi)
- Turn right (187 ft)
- Slight leftDestination will be on the left(75 ft)
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