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MDC Reservoir Complex

Nearby Town: West Hartford, Connecticut
Ride Type: Many Trails To Choose
Trail Type: Single Track 80%
Dirt Road 20%
Distance: 35.00 miles (56.32 KM)
Duration: 3 - 4 Hours
Elevation Gain: not specified.
Climbing: Steep At Times
Skill Level: Weekend Warriors
User Density: not specified.



Ride Summary:
One of Connecticut's best rides.

Trail Description:
This area is some of the best riding in Connecticut. There is a good mix of trails for intermediate to advanced riders making this a popular ride. Thanks to the hard work of local trail advocates, this trail network is a model of multi-use trails. Follow the posted rules, wear a helmet and have fun. Kindly respect this poster child for trail advocacy.

How to get there:
Follow I-84 to Exit 39 (Rt. 4). Follow Route 4 East about 2.5 miles to the MDC complex on the left.


Posted by: mike dacunha on 10/14/2005
this place is the shiit. u should go there. they have fun stuff and cool things.


Posted by: Mike.B on 8/11/2005
If u go 2 the power lines there r some epic jumps.


Posted by: A. Meberg on 10/5/2004
From hairy to mild, it covers all basics. After a while you get kind of bored with the same obstacles and stuff though. A good place to do a decent length ride with technical elements though.


Posted by: R.Noble on 6/5/2002
has alot of veriety.If you want easy it's there.Anyone who says that the place is limited and becomes rutine isn't looking hard enough or has no imagination.


Posted by: Russell Jarem on 12/9/2001
A variety of trails, from beginner to advanced. One of my friends that bikes with us test-rides for Fox on those trails


Posted by: test on 11/29/2001
test


Posted by: Marc on 7/11/2001
For those of you who state that after a summer of riding, the trails are easy. There are many trails within MDC that are twice as hard as Nepaug. There are many trails in the back that offer steep climbs and drops and many that require technical skills. Maybe if you got into the woods and stayed off the pavement, you will notice these trails.


Posted by: C.John Egan on 7/5/2001
hello, this trail is god damn good!! Even my mom likes it. And mom i have something to tell you, fuk you mom.


Posted by: Russell on 6/21/2001
The trail can be a beginner through an advance trail, depending on how it's approached. If one looks hard enough, the resevoir can be quite initimidating


Posted by: bill altman on 9/29/2000
Overall, a decent ride. I guess it depends on what one likes. This has lots of wide open trails, good climbs, and nice views. i agree with other comments, spend a few rides there, it becomes to easy, to routine. It is nice that you can still ride there, but it is much more regulated than it once was, which took a lot of the fun out of it. Oh well, respect the fellow hikers/walkers.




 



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