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SaveNewtown is host to two riding areas on state land: Upper and Lower Paugussett State Forests. You can also access Collis P Huntington State Park, as well. There are numerous open space parcels with rideable trails, too, such as Newtown Forestry Association's Brunot Property and Town open space at Pole Bridge and Fairfield Hills. There is also a 10 mile trail, some sections are not rideable called Al's Trail that connects Upper Paugussett State Forest, with some Nature Conservancy Land, Rocky Glenn State Park, and Fairfield Hills.
Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
23 trails
- Gravel Bike
0 trails
- Adaptive Bike
0 trails
- Horse
1 trails
- Hike
29 trails
- Trail Running
32 trails
- Snowshoe
1 trails
Region Details
- 6
- 1
- 5
- 7
- 2
Region Status
Caution as of Oct 26, 2024
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 27
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 23
- Trails Horse
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 33
- Trails Trail Running
- 32
- Trails Snowshoe
- 1
- Total Distance
- 25 miles
- Total Descent
- 4,132 ft
- Total Vertical
- 552 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 663 ft
- Reports
- 135
- Photos
- 36
- Ridden Counter
- 1,957
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Paugussett State Forest - Shepaug Dam Area
- 4
- 1
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Paugussett State Forest - Zoar Lake Area
- 6
Popular Newtown Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 5.0 • 2 miles • 173 ft • 175 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 173 ft green climb. It features drop, log ride, rock face, rock garden and skinny. On average it takes 19 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 0.0 • 581 ft • 42 ft • 135 •
Connector trail starting from the pullout on Hanover Road that crosses over a small stream and then climbs with a bermed turn. Use this trail to get to the Blue Blazed Trail, the Trail, or the Forest Road
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 1 mile • 40 ft • 108 •
The approved version of the Mulikin Trail that combines the Rerouted Mulikin with Easy Up. Blazed Yellow by the State DEEP
• 40 ★ 0.0 • 1,348 ft • 0 ft • 12 • • hike
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 50 ★ 0.0 • 2,149 ft • 114 ft • 10 •
Continuation after a jog at the junction of the Zoar Trail.
• 30 ★ 0.0 • 2,205 ft • 0 ft • 4 • • hike
Less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 35 ★ 0.0 • 2,484 ft • 108 ft • 2 •
Less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 108 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 574 ft • 0 ft • 1 • • hike
Short spur along Falls. Falls are seasonal.
Photos of Newtown Mountain Bike
Videos of Newtown Mountain Bike
trail: Brody Road
3:17 |
49 |
Sep 8, 2025 , Newtown
14:33 |
55 |
Sep 8, 2025 , Newtown
trail: Upper Gussy - Orange Blazed
14:33 |
46 |
Sep 8, 2025 , Newtown
3:17 |
118 |
Jan 13, 2024
14:33 |
190 |
Jan 13, 2024
trail: Upper Gussy - Orange Blazed
19:03 |
278 |
Oct 11, 2023 , Newtown
trail: Lillinonah Trail
29:47 |
243 |
Oct 11, 2023 , Newtown
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Brody Road | Apr 1, 2024 @ 2:28pm Apr 1, 2024 | Dry | aqua8897 | ||
| New Mulikin Trail - Yellow Blazed | Mar 29, 2024 @ 5:48pm Mar 29, 2024 | Wet | aqua8897 | ||
| Upper Gussy - Jeep Trail | Mar 12, 2024 @ 6:29am Mar 12, 2024 | Wet | SpencerBoi | ||
| Lillinonah Trail - Upper Gussy | Mar 12, 2024 @ 6:29am Mar 12, 2024 | Wet | SpencerBoi | ||
| Upper Gussy - Orange Blazed | Mar 12, 2024 @ 6:29am Mar 12, 2024 | Wet | SpencerBoi | ||
| Lillinonah Trail - Pond Brook Connector | Nov 8, 2021 @ 6:20am Nov 8, 2021 | Ideal | Achapman1 | ||
| Brody Road/ Lillinonah Trail | Nov 8, 2021 @ 6:20am Nov 8, 2021 | Ideal | Achapman1 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GregMVVZc2 | wishlist | region | activity #91319053 | Mar 26, 2026 @ 7:15am Mar 26, 2026 |
| Anthonyguitar | wishlist | region | activity #81722711 | Oct 4, 2025 @ 7:14pm Oct 4, 2025 |
| Josuee1Torres | add | video | activity #79905652 | Sep 8, 2025 @ 3:20am Sep 8, 2025 |
| Josuee1Torres | add | video | activity #79905622 and 1 more | Sep 8, 2025 @ 3:19am Sep 8, 2025 |
| nevermore13 | checkin | trail | activity #77168888 | Aug 1, 2025 @ 11:18am Aug 1, 2025 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | The new Mulikin trail was very good. Big shout... | Jun 13, 2023 @ 3:39am Jun 13, 2023 | ||
| trail | Rode this over the weekend. It's my cup of... | Jun 13, 2023 @ 3:35am Jun 13, 2023 |
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Epic Ride Climb 2k0 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge16 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge1 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k0 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge16 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge1 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 23 | 9 miles | 1,683 ft | 5 miles | 394 ft | #5,172 | #1,745 | 41 | 127 | 3,831 | ||
| Horse | 1 | 1 mile | 305 ft | 1 mile | 266 ft | #3,386 | #1,950 | 71 | ||||
| Hike | 29 | 25 miles | 4,078 ft | 12 miles | 551 ft | #3,458 | #1,218 | 14 | 133 | 663 | ||
| Trail Running | 32 | 25 miles | 4,078 ft | 12 miles | 551 ft | #6,870 | #2,253 | 133 | 47 | |||
| Snowshoe | 1 | 1 mile | 305 ft | 1 mile | 266 ft | #1,537 | #869 | 1 | 83 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Newtown
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What are the best places to ride in Newtown?
Newtown has 4 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Newtown?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Newtown are:
- Upper Gussy - Orange Blazed (4.2/5)
- New Mulikin Trail - Yellow Blazed (4.2/5)
- Lillinonah Trail - Pond Brook Connector (0/5)
- Prydden Brook Trail (0/5)
- Paugussett Road Connector (0/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Newtown?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Newtown are:
- June (40 activities)
- May (33 activities)
- August (31 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Newtown?
There are 10 parking locations listed in Newtown. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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