Collis P Huntington State Park
Redding, Connecticut
| Address: | ~82 Sunset Hill Rd, Redding, CT 06896, USA |
| GPS: |
41°19'56.0"N 73°21'34.6"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Connecticut |
| Trail Length: | 20.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Intermediate |
| Trail Type: | Network |
Mountain Bike
State Map: http://www.ct.gov/dep/lib/dep/stateparks/maps/huntington.pdfHuntington/The Hunt/Huny has something for everyone, beginners and experts alike. Lots of natural stunts, some killer climbs, including the Vomits; Big and Little. If you pedal to the top of one of the vomits and don't vomit you are incredible.Home to the nationally famous CT NEMBA (New England Mountain Biking Association) Rock and Roll Trail, as seen in the October 2006 Edition of Mountain Bike Action, Black Diamond Bonanza, Most Difficult places to ride in New England. 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 Redding, Connecticut
- Head southeast on Old Stagecoach Rd toward Winding Brook Ln (0.3 mi)
- Continue onto Great Pasture Rd (0.1 mi)
- Slight left onto CT-107 N (0.3 mi)
- Slight right onto Cross Hwy (1.9 mi)
- Turn left onto CT-58 N (0.7 mi)
- Slight right onto Sunset Hill Rd (0.8 mi)
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