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The best MTB trails in Connecticut

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Mountain biking in Connecticut is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of United States. To help you experience the best the region has to offer, …

Last updated: December 18, 2025

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1. Thunderdome, Dirt Church, The Darkside, Bambi, & Rishy loop — Rockland Preserve

11.9km

01:06

170m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Rockhouse Hill Sanctuary loop — New Haven County

12.2km

01:06

160m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Mianus Loop – Mianus River Park

9.56km

00:48

60m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Mooween State Park loop — Mooween State Park

17.2km

01:32

200m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. George C. Waldo State Park loop — New Haven County

5.79km

00:30

50m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Airline/Salmon River loop — East Hampton

13.0km

01:08

180m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. East Rock Park loop — New Haven County

10.0km

00:50

140m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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8. Nathan Hale Homestead loop — Nathan Hale State Forest

8.20km

00:42

70m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Outer Trail loop — Gay City State Park

8.36km

00:43

70m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. East Loop Trail — Rockland Preserve

3.87km

00:21

50m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best MTB trails in Connecticut

1. Thunderdome, Dirt Church, The Darkside, Bambi, & Rishy loop — Rockland Preserve

2. Rockhouse Hill Sanctuary loop — New Haven County

3. Mianus Loop – Mianus River Park

4. Mooween State Park loop — Mooween State Park

5. George C. Waldo State Park loop — New Haven County

6. Airline/Salmon River loop — East Hampton

7. East Rock Park loop — New Haven County

8. Nathan Hale Homestead loop — Nathan Hale State Forest

9. Outer Trail loop — Gay City State Park

10. East Loop Trail — Rockland Preserve

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