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Soapstone Mountain

Nearby Town: Ellington, Connecticut
Ride Type: Many Trails To Choose
Trail Type: Single Track 70%
Dirt Road 30%
Distance: 30.00 miles (48.27 KM)
Duration: not specified.
Elevation Gain: not specified.
Climbing: Steep and Technical
Skill Level: Weekend Warriors
User Density: not specified.



Trail Description:
Great trails for the average weekend mountain biker. On a clear day, New Hampshire is visable from the tower on top of the mountain. Ride the blue trail to the top from the parking lot instead of driving up on the short paved road. White trail is also excellent. Tons of steep and technical climbs followed fairly difficult decents. Lots of huge rocks, roots and other fun stuff. You could ride all day on this trail.

How to get there:
Take exit 67 off of Rt. 84 and follow Rt. 30. Turn left on Burbank Rd. which will turn into Gulf Rd. Entrance to park will be on left.

Additional Notes:
There are never any maps so try to remember the one that is near the tower.


Posted by: Big Dog 29er on 8/24/2010
I've been riding the Soap Stone trails for 16 years and agree there are plenty of trails for hiker, bikers, horses, ATV's. etc. However, I still don't understand how the motorcyclers/clubs (NEBA) get away with racing on the trails, devastating the trails, especially the wet areas without ever coming back to repair the damage. I spend a fair amount of time fixing the ruts and making the trails passable, but what gives with these guys? Also, why can the Striders lace the trees with pink ribbons and never take the stuff down after the race?


Posted by: mad Hatter on 4/1/2007
Excuse me, I don't want to ruin anyones fun, however the blue blazed, or blue dot trails are for hikers only, not mountain bikes. much of the trail is on private land, and the agreement with the land owners states that the trails are fot hiking only. There's lots of trails and roads for your sport, please respect the rules and stay off the blue!


Posted by: Rev on 9/11/2004
lot's of trails,and alot of hidden trails as well.Some very hard,and some easy.Nice place.




 



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