Wadsworth State Park
Middletown, Connecticut
| Address: | ~711 Wadsworth St, Middletown, CT 06457, USA |
| GPS: |
41°32'13.0"N 72°41'7.9"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Connecticut |
| Trail Length: | 5.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Beginner |
| Trail Type: | Network |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
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Some really interesting singletrack installed within the last few years, some dual track, and then some really technical stuff that pops out of no where. A hidden treasure between New Haven and Hartford Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Wadsworth State Park
Wadsworth State Park is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Middletown, Connecticut. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of Wadsworth State Park bike trail in Middletown.
http://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/wadsworth-state-park/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 Middletown, Connecticut
- Head southwest on Washington St toward Main St (1.3 mi)
- Turn left onto West St (0.1 mi)
- Turn right onto Middlefield St (0.8 mi)
- Turn left onto Forest St (0.5 mi)
- Continue onto Wadsworth StDestination will be on the left(0.1 mi)
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