Atkinson Family Preserve/Thompson Brook Preserve is a relatively newly trailed property that encompasses a network of trails, including various loops. Parking is not immediately obvious but is located on the east side of Long Cove Road, along a roped off gravel road along power lines. Access to the trail system is through the roped off section. Going up the gravel road to the left takes you to the entrance for the blue loop and red loop trails. Look for diamond shaped trail markers that are color-coded (blue, red, and yellow markers, respectively), to help guide your hike. The packed earth and dirt trails are wide, ranging from 3 feet to wide open. Historic stonewalls and other rock features create a fascinating scene amongst the dense forest. You are sure to see blue jays and other birds, in addition to squirrels and white tail deer. The Explorer app will help navigate through tricky areas. Given the elevation changes of 200+ feet and over 3.5 miles of trail distance, this is an easy-moderate hike with occasional exposed rocks and roots. Also of note, Atkinson Family Preserve/Thompson Brook Preserve offers the opportunity for mountain bikers to get a good work out in. Pets are permitted (dogs on leash)

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Mountain Bike
7 trails
Hike
7 trails
Trail Running
7 trails
Snowshoe
6 trails

Region Details

Region Status

Caution as of Jul 24, 2023

Stats

Trails (view details): 7
Trails Mountain Bike: 7
Trails Hike: 7
Trails Trail Running: 7
Trails Snowshoe: 6
Total Distance: 3 miles
Total Descent Distance: 2 miles
Total Descent: 422 ft
Total Vertical: 145 ft
Highest Trailhead: 311 ft
Reports: 2
Photos: 2
Ridden Counter: 55

Popular Atkins Family/Thompson Brook Preserve Trails

status	title	difficulty	rating
	Red Trail
	Trail
	Yellow Trail
	Red Trail
	Trail
	Blue Trail Shortcut
	Trail

Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

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Photos of Atkins Family/Thompson Brook Preserve Mountain Bike

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trail: Red Trail

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Jul 24, 2023 @ 8:35am

Jul 24, 2023

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trail: Red Trail

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Jul 24, 2023 @ 8:34am

Jul 24, 2023

Recent Trail Reports

status	trail	date	condition	info	user
	Red Trail	Jul 24, 2023 @ 8:34am Jul 24, 2023	Dry	tree down Small tree down across trail,...	Dffarrell76
	Blue Trail Shortcut	Apr 20, 2023 @ 11:51am Apr 20, 2023	Dry	Hike	Vincent6Gamm

Activity Feed

username	action	type	title	date
Bubastis	wishlist	region	activity #51306551	Apr 17, 2024 @ 9:08am Apr 17, 2024
Dffarrell76	add	report	activity #42140777	Jul 24, 2023 @ 8:34am Jul 24, 2023
Vincent6Gamm	add	report	activity #39220446	Apr 20, 2023 @ 11:51am Apr 20, 2023
tdoiron66	wishlist	region	activity #37237776	Feb 5, 2023 @ 6:19pm Feb 5, 2023
sect22	add	trail	activity #34440431	Oct 11, 2022 @ 4:47am Oct 11, 2022

Nearby Areas

name				distance
Candlewood Ridge/Avery Farm				2.1 km
Candlewood Hill Wildlife Management Area		9	17	2.8 km
Burton Preserve	2			2.9 km
Copp Family Park	3	2		2.9 km
Sheep Farm	2	5		4.5 km

Activity Type Stats

activitytype	trails	distance	descent	descent distance	total vertical	state rank	photos	reports	ridelogs
Mountain Bike	7	3 miles	423 ft	2 miles	144 ft	#7,317	2	2	32
Hike	7	3 miles	423 ft	2 miles	144 ft	#10,750		2	13
Trail Running	7	3 miles	423 ft	2 miles	144 ft	#5,590		2	2
Snowshoe	6	3 miles	371 ft	2 miles	144 ft	#1,064		1

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