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SaveLyme trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails in this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Nordic Skiing, Snowshoeing, Horseback and Adaptive Biking. Popular destinations include Lyme Corner Trails, River To Ridgetop Preserves and Hadlyme Hills Trails.
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- Mountain Bike
68 trails
- Adaptive Bike
4 trails
- Horse
31 trails
- Hike
117 trails
- Trail Running
112 trails
- Snowshoe
39 trails
- Nordic Ski
47 trails
Region Details
- 15
- 12
- 41
Region Status
Open as of Jul 11, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 117
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 68
- Trails E-Bike
- 1
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 18
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 4
- Trails Horse
- 31
- Trails Hike
- 117
- Trails Trail Running
- 112
- Trails Snowshoe
- 39
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 47
- Total Distance
- 57 miles
- Total Descent
- 7,442 ft
- Total Vertical
- 490 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 499 ft
- Reports
- 35
- Photos
- 56
- Completed Counter
- 3,328
Sub Regions
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Banningwood Preserve
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Chestnut Hill Preserve
- 2
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Honey Hill Preserve
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Lyme Corner Trails
- 8
- 24
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Nehantic State Forest Lyme Block
- 2
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River To Ridgetop Preserves
- 2
- 15
Popular Lyme Mountain Biking Trails
• 80 ★ 0.0 • 4,147 ft • 85 ft • 92 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 85 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 692 ft • 15 ft • 75 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 15 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 0.0 • 581 ft • 16 ft • 74 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 0.0 • 594 ft • 26 ft • 67 •
The yellow trail offers a beautiful walk lined with mountain laurel which leads to another unblazed forest trail to provide an opportunity for further exploration into the State Forest.
• 70 ★ 3.0 • 4,649 ft • 134 ft • 66 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 134 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 13 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 0.0 • 561 ft • 0 ft • 64 • • hike
Portion of used by the Heritage Trail. Follow the source link to the guide describing the features on the Heritage Trail. Section has both purple and orange blazes
• 40 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 213 ft • 62 •
Moderately popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 16 minutes to complete this trail.
• 65 ★ 0.0 • 1,250 ft • 11 ft • 58 •
Moderately popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
Lyme Mountain Bike Routes
11 miles • 805 ft • 4 •
This is the Hartman Park section of Tour De Lyme 2023, for the "Riders Challenge" Mountain Bike route.
• 25 miles • 2,587 ft • 17 •
• 8 miles • 897 ft • 1 •
• 26 miles • 2,563 ft • 18 •
Photos of Lyme Mountain Bike
Videos of Lyme Mountain Bike
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Mar 3, 2023
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Hartman Red / Goodwin Trail | Jul 11, 2026 @ 7:29am (America/New_York) Jul 11, 2026 | Unknown | bmwtech7 | ||
| Heritage Trail | Mar 22, 2025 @ 8:21am Mar 22, 2025 | Dry | amc-minimott08 AMC-NARR | ||
| Trail | Mar 11, 2023 @ 10:32pm Mar 11, 2023 | Ideal | jnaidorf | ||
| Chestnut Hill Yellow | Mar 11, 2023 @ 10:32pm Mar 11, 2023 | Ideal | jnaidorf | ||
| Uncas Pond Parking Road | Mar 12, 2023 @ 6:32am Mar 12, 2023 | Ideal | jnaidorf | ||
| Park Road | Oct 15, 2022 @ 8:39am Oct 15, 2022 | Wet | tina-sev SECT NEMBA | ||
| Park Road | Aug 20, 2022 @ 8:10am Aug 20, 2022 | Ideal | Gnarmania | ||
| Park Road | Aug 20, 2022 @ 8:10am Aug 20, 2022 | Ideal | Gnarmania | ||
| Hartman Red | Aug 20, 2022 @ 8:10am Aug 20, 2022 | Ideal | Gnarmania | ||
| Hartman Red | Aug 20, 2022 @ 8:10am Aug 20, 2022 | Ideal | Gnarmania |
National Scenic Trails & Official Routes
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Goodwin Trail
- Mountain Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
- Nordic Ski
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| bmwtech7 | add | report | activity #98917910 | Jul 11, 2026 @ 4:29am Jul 11, 2026 |
| Trekking1167 | vote | trail | activity #96172589 | Jun 3, 2026 @ 12:07pm Jun 3, 2026 |
| Huubes | wishlist | region | activity #92992584 | Apr 19, 2026 @ 5:08pm Apr 19, 2026 |
| deniseseoPL6 | add | photo | activity #85393127 | Dec 12, 2025 @ 2:57am Dec 12, 2025 |
| deniseseoPL6 | add | photo | activity #85233100 and 1 more | Dec 7, 2025 @ 7:47am Dec 7, 2025 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Tree down blocks path | Jan 29, 2025 @ 7:11am Jan 29, 2025 | ||
| trail | This trail, and area, are part of Mt. Archer,... | Jun 17, 2021 @ 11:21pm Jun 17, 2021 |
Local Badges
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10 Blue Trails44 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k1 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge5 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k1 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge5 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 68 | 31 miles | 3,304 ft | 13 miles | 466 ft | #7,425 | #2,437 | 33 | 35 | 3 | 1,563 | |
| E-Bike | 1 | 4,124 ft | 43 ft | 1,398 ft | 69 ft | 29 | 78 | |||||
| Gravel Bike | 18 | 8 miles | 571 ft | 3 miles | 394 ft | #6,908 | #2,161 | 11 | ||||
| Adaptive Bike | 4 | 3,593 ft | 33 ft | 443 ft | 233 ft | #7,649 | #2,428 | 1 | ||||
| Horse | 31 | 19 miles | 1,834 ft | 8 miles | 466 ft | #1,986 | #1,038 | 20 | 1 | |||
| Hike | 117 | 57 miles | 7,441 ft | 24 miles | 489 ft | #1,733 | #752 | 23 | 35 | 3 | 278 | |
| Trail Running | 112 | 52 miles | 6,558 ft | 22 miles | 489 ft | #3,804 | #1,138 | 35 | 102 | |||
| Snowshoe | 39 | 19 miles | 2,474 ft | 9 miles | 469 ft | #917 | #442 | 2 | 6 | |||
| Nordic Ski | 47 | 23 miles | 2,789 ft | 10 miles | 469 ft | #917 | #367 | 3 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Lyme?
Lyme has 11 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Lyme?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Lyme are:
- M.A.W. Yellow (4/5)
- Young Preserve Access (3.8/5)
- Heritage Trail (3.7/5)
- Beech Hill Trail (3.7/5)
- Hartman Red (0/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Lyme?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Lyme are:
- October (21 activities)
- June (16 activities)
- May (14 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Lyme?
There are 22 parking locations listed in Lyme. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Lyme?
The longest trail in Lyme is Jewett White at 1.8 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Lyme?
The best hiking trails in Lyme are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Lyme?
The best trail running trails in Lyme are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Lyme?
Lyme has a total of 117 trails. Of those, 68 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Lyme to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Lyme?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Lyme is M.A.W White with 287 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Lyme?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Lyme is Trail with 259 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Lyme?
Lyme supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Adaptive Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing, Nordic Skiing.
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What bike services are there in Lyme?
The following bike services are available in Lyme:
- Trail Association (2)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Lyme?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Lyme is Young Preserve Access with an average grade of 29.2%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Lyme?
Yes, there are 8 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Lyme. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Lyme?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Lyme are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Lyme?
Out of 20 trails:
- Clear / Green: 14
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 5
- Closed: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Lyme?
There are 1 trails in Lyme that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Lyme?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Lyme are: View all mountain biking routes in Lyme.
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What type of bike is most common in Lyme?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Lyme are:
- XC (6 activities)
- AM (5 activities)
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What are the top sights to see in Lyme?
There are 17 notable sights in Lyme. Some of the top sights include: Explore all points of interest in Lyme.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Lyme?
The most popular Strava segments in Lyme are:
- Where's my car? (589 athletes)
- Goodwin Challenge - Chutes (Steep #1) (433 athletes)
- Mike's Hole (346 athletes)
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What trails are closed in Lyme?
There are currently 1 closed trails in Lyme. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 14
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 5
- Closed: 1
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Lyme?
Yes, there are 4 accessible/adaptive trails in Lyme. View all adaptive trails in Lyme for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Lyme?
There are 2 local clubs or associations listed in the Lyme directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Lyme?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Lyme are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Lyme?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Lyme are:
- Trail (0/5)
- Hartman Yellow Connector (0/5)
- Hartman Yellow Connector (0/5)
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