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Old Mine area

Nearby Town: Trumbul, Connecticut
Ride Type: Many Trails To Choose
Trail Type: Single Track 90%
Dual Track 10%
Distance: 15.00 miles (24.14 KM)
Duration: 2 - 3 Hours
Elevation Gain: not specified.
Climbing: Steep At Times
Skill Level: Something for everyone
User Density: not specified.



Trail Description:
Lots to choose from here. Some nice down hill sections, some good climbs as well, a couple of water crossings, a mud hole, a few drops ranging from 2-20 feet, you name it, "its in there" (hope I don't get sued by Prego) If you are looking to go for a nice pedal, or do some 10 foot drops you can't go wrong here.

How to get there:
From I-95, or the Merit Parkway(Rt.15) take the Rt 25 exit to exit 9 (Daniels Farm Road) If coming from the south-left at the top of the ramp, then first right, park in commuter lot. If coming from the north side of 25 same exit-go right off ramp and lot is in front of you. Park in the lot. Pedal down out of the lot go to the right (watch out for that little piece of S#*t dog) trail at end of road. To the left some nice water crossings, and great trails. To the right a bit of a mish mosh of trails, lose gravel, uphills etc.

Additional Notes:
A great place to ride. Go early, it gets a bit busy in there on the weekends if you go to late in th


Posted by: cosmik on 4/27/2002
i'll give it the highest rating because there IS something there for everyone, from one end of the extreme to the other. you can take the high road, which is an old railroad bed- you just can't get any straighter or more flat, to all of the trails that branch off of it- the most technical ones that hug the stream/'river' and a web of trails in between that vary in degree. it can be a 15 min. jaunt or a full day of riding for hours. this is my local ride and i'm looking for new places because my fave trails are heavily eroded from years of people riding them. there is an insane amount of exposed roots. enjoy!!!




 



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