Brooksvale Park And Naugatuck State Forest
Hamden, Connecticut
| Address: | ~524 Brooksvale Ave, Hamden, CT 06518, USA |
| GPS: |
41°27'15.2"N 72°55'9.4"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Connecticut |
| Trail Length: | 10.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Intermediate |
| Trail Type: | Network |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Mountain Bike
Brooksvale Park is a nice for the beginner rider but its also the gateway into the Naugatuck State Forest, which has awesome single track, great climbs, and plenty of stuntry. The State Forest was recently logged and some of the trails are now more exposed to the precipitation and can get muddy at times but the variety of trails is awesome. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Hamden, Connecticut
- Head east on CT-10 N toward Whitney Ave (220 ft)
- Turn left at the 1st cross street to stay on CT-10 N (4.2 mi)
- Turn left onto Brooksvale Ave (1.0 mi)
- Turn left (0.2 mi)
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