Steep Rock
Washington, Connecticut
| Address: | ~287 Walker Brook Rd S, Washington Depot, CT 06794, USA |
| GPS: |
41°35'27.4"N 73°20'36.9"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Connecticut |
| Trail Length: | 7.00 miles |
| Trail Type: | Network |
| MTB Trail Type: | 4x4 Trail |
Hike and Mountain Bike
From Judd's Bridge, follow the road towards Washington and Steep Rock, go straight on the road that is perpendicular to the bridge. Follow it up into a curve and on the left there is a house with a garden behind it. The trail starts next to the garden and is mowed into the high grass. This trail is decent 4x4 style trail and single track all the way to Steep Rock, where you can ride to the pinnacle on the trail that starts right after the foot bridge and its support cables. The pinnacle has great views and an awesome down hill. On the way back, take the road that goes over the tunnel, and take a right at the bend, between two large boulders there is a small trail. Take this for 1/4 of a mile and it reaches the powerlines where you can follow the 4x4 trail for a mile uphill, turn around and ride back for a rough, but exciting downhill. Follow the trail past the powerlines to the dirtroad blocked off by rocks, where you can ride a short downhill back to Judd's bridge where you parked. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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.
Read MoreBe courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
Read More
- 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 Washington, Connecticut
- Head southeast on CT-47 S toward CT-199 S (0.2 mi)
- Turn right onto CT-199 S (2.7 mi)
- Slight right onto Battle Swamp Rd (1.1 mi)
- Turn left onto Judds Bridge Rd (197 ft)
- Turn right to stay on Judds Bridge Rd (0.3 mi)
- Turn right onto Walker Brook Rd S (325 ft)
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