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      Almost all gravel double track, with singletrack on the blue and Bean/Foster Hole trails. A good place to come if you want to hammer some miles out, get some CT climbs in, and not see anyone for hours.

      Regional Water Authority land, small fee for access.
      https://www.rwater.com/in-the-community/recreation
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      Land Status: Private Property
      Land Manager: Regional Water Authority
      Parking - Hart Road google parking directions
      Disclaimer:
      $20 permit required for access. https://www.rwater.com/in-the-community/recreation
      Contact RWA about horseback riding.
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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Open as of May 21, 2026

      Stats

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      Trails (view details)
      22
      Trails Mountain Bike
      22
      Trails Gravel Bike
      18
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      2
      Trails Hike
      22
      Trails Trail Running
      22
      Trails Snowshoe
      22
      Trails Nordic Ski
      22
      Total Distance
      17 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      8 miles
      Total Descent
      1,338 ft
      Total Vertical
      302 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      487 ft
      Reports
      3
      Photos
      13
      Completed Counter
      685

      Popular RWA - Genesee Mountain Biking Trails

      65 0.0 1 mile 102 ft 52
      Traveling through Regional Water Authority lands and the Cockaponset State Forest, this hike is a wonderful ramble through a rolling woodland. Cross streams and follow woods roads for a pleasant walk through unique and wonderful...
      50 4.0 2 miles 227 ft 24 hike
      Nice section of trail that has the only two climbs in the watershed property. Most of it does not follow the old roads that crisscross the region. Posted no horses at the rocky sections .
      60 0.0 741 ft 13 ft 23 hike
      The Menunkatuck Trail, named for the first human inhabitants of this region, represents the southernmost segment of the New England Trail, connecting the Mattabessett Trail with Long Island Sound in the town of Guilford. The trail...
      60 0.0 659 ft 0 ft 22
      Moderately popular green difficulty dirt/gravel road. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
      40 0.0 3,560 ft 55 ft 19
      requires permit from RWA, available online: https://www.rwater.com/in-the-community/recreation
      55 0.0 3,455 ft 82 ft 15
      Moderately popular green difficulty dirt/gravel road. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
      40 0.0 1 mile 80 ft 12
      Moderately popular green difficulty dirt/gravel road. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.
      40 0.0 2,667 ft 3 ft 10
      Moderately popular green difficulty dirt/gravel road. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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      Nearby Areas

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      Braemore Preserve 12.2 km
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      Chatfield Hollow 12 164.7 km

      Activity Type Stats

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      Mountain Bike2217 miles1,339 ft8 miles302 ft
      #10,879#4,33463124
      Gravel Bike1813 miles860 ft5 miles302 ft
      #10,093#4,2761
      Adaptive Bike22 miles89 ft3,678 ft108 ft
      #10,092#4,269
      Hike2217 miles1,339 ft8 miles302 ft
      #9,810#3,7297338
      Trail Running2217 miles1,339 ft8 miles302 ft
      #9,492#3,38336
      Snowshoe2217 miles1,339 ft8 miles302 ft
      #951#4581
      Nordic Ski2217 miles1,339 ft8 miles302 ft
      #1,145#497

      Frequently Asked Questions About RWA - Genesee

      What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in RWA - Genesee?
      Where can I park to ride in RWA - Genesee?
      There are 2 parking locations listed in RWA - Genesee. The most popular parking spots are:
      What is the longest trail in RWA - Genesee?
      The longest trail in RWA - Genesee is Bean-Foster Hole Singletrack at 2.1 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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      How many trails are in RWA - Genesee?
      RWA - Genesee has a total of 22 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in RWA - Genesee to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      Which trail has the most elevation gain in RWA - Genesee?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in RWA - Genesee is Bean-Foster Hole Singletrack with 228 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      Which trail has the most elevation descent in RWA - Genesee?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in RWA - Genesee is Bean-Foster Hole Singletrack with 266 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      What activities are most popular in RWA - Genesee?
      RWA - Genesee supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing, Nordic Skiing.
      What are the steepest mountain biking trails in RWA - Genesee?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in RWA - Genesee is Red, Rockland Rd to Goat Hill Rd with an average grade of 2%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      Are the trails open in RWA - Genesee?
      The overall region status for RWA - Genesee is Clear / Green. Out of 2 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 2
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      What are the most popular Strava Segments in RWA - Genesee?
      The most popular Strava segments in RWA - Genesee are:
      • the goat (266 athletes)
      • Racing Goats (258 athletes)
      • Listen for the Gun Shots (229 athletes)
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      The best beginner mountain biking trails in RWA - Genesee are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in RWA - Genesee.
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