Former Lyman Viaduct – Colchester Spur Trail junction loop from Town Open Space (Pine Brook)

Mountain biking trails

United States

Connecticut

Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region

Former Lyman Viaduct – Colchester Spur Trail junction loop from Town Open Space (Pine Brook)

Moderate

4.9

(8037)

9,374

riders

Former Lyman Viaduct – Colchester Spur Trail junction loop from Town Open Space (Pine Brook)

04:12

61.4km

800m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 54.6 km for 113 m

After 55.3 km for 265 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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9.93 km

Air Line State Park Trail

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Air Line State Park Trail is a gravel crushed trail that runs on an old rail bed. It's a great trail to ride on its own or to access singeltrack in the Salmon River Forest.

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13.8 km

Former Lyman Viaduct

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

If you look to the sides of the path, you can see some of the beams and rails of the buried bridge.

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14.8 km

Gateway Preserve

Nature Reserve

17.3 km

View of the river from the Air Line State Park Trail (Southern Section)

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The Air Line State Park Trail in Connecticut is a rail trail and linear state park that is a part of the East Coast Greenway. There are several sections including: …

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25.8 km

Colchester Spur Trail junction

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From here you can take the Colchester Spur Trail. The area surrounding the trail played a small but fascinating role in the American Revolution. Look for markers mentioning skirmish sites and troop movements.

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35.4 km

Scenic CT 85

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This section of CT 85, also known as Gilead Street, is a classic New England road as it features a quaint church, cemetery, and tree-lined streets. It offers a glimpse into the region's rich heritage and scenic landscapes.

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