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River Trail – Bulls Bridge loop from New Milford

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United States

Connecticut

Northwest Hills Planning Region

New Milford

River Trail – Bulls Bridge loop from New Milford

Hard

4.6

(9058)

9,059

riders

River Trail – Bulls Bridge loop from New Milford

06:16

107km

1,430m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 13, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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9.10 km

Scenic route - Walker Brook Road

Highlight • Trail

This section is gravelly

Tip by

15.6 km

Steep Rock Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

A short 235 foot tunnel that was built as part of the Shepaug Valley Railroad that ran from 1872 to 1948. Make sure you have your lights on going through the tunnel!

Tip by

33.3 km

This well-maintained dirt road is great for biking, especially int he autumn when the fall leaves transform the trail. The road takes you right up to the water with excellent views of the Housatonic River.

Tip by

59.2 km

Cool dirt road

Highlight • Trail

This is part and beyond is part of the Appalachian trail and is recreational part that is open to bicycles. It is a dead end tho!

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61.6 km

Housatonic River

Highlight • River

With its spring in Massachusetts the Housatonic River flows for 149 miles to southern Connecticut into Long Island Sound. The Appalachian Trail follows the river from the covered wooden Bulls …

Tip by

85.6 km

Bulls Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This is one of three old covered wooden bridges spanning over the Housatonic River. While the one at Cornwall is still intact, the original Old Covered Bridge in Sheffield was destroyed by fire and had to be rebuilt.

Tip by

92.0 km

Mud Pond

Lake

93.5 km

Pine Hill Dam

Lake

107 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

78.7 km

22.6 km

4.24 km

1.40 km

Surfaces

52.1 km

46.7 km

4.21 km

3.20 km

696 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Today

Tuesday 14 July

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River Trail – Bulls Bridge loop from New Milford

Scenic route - Walker Brook Road

Steep Rock Tunnel

River Trail

Cool dirt road

Housatonic River

Bulls Bridge

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