Cheshire Lock 12
Cheshire, Connecticut
| Address: | ~Lock 12 Park, Cheshire, CT 06410, USA |
| GPS: |
41°28'32.5"N 72°55'24.7"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Connecticut |
| Trail Length: | 18.00 miles |
| Trail Type: | Other |
Mountain Bike
Paved hiking, running, and biking. There is small unpaved shoulder. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Add ResourceNever 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 Cheshire, Connecticut
- Head southwest on Grove St toward W Main St (489 ft)
- Turn right onto W Main St (305 ft)
- Turn left onto Willow St (0.6 mi)
- Turn right onto Cornwall Ave (0.4 mi)
- Turn left onto Oak Ave (0.9 mi)
- Turn right onto Higgins Rd (0.3 mi)
- Turn left onto Ward Ln (0.6 mi)
- Turn left onto CT-42 E (0.3 mi)
- Turn right onto Lock 12 ParkDestination will be on the right(0.2 mi)
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