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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.
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- Mountain Bike
20 trails
- Gravel Bike
11 trails
- Adaptive Bike
4 trails
- Horse
1 trails
- Hike
35 trails
- Trail Running
34 trails
- Snowshoe
2 trails
Region Details
- 8
- 5
- 7
Region Status
Caution as of Oct 26, 2024
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 36
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 20
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 11
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 4
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 1
- Trails Horse
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 35
- Trails Trail Running
- 34
- Trails Snowshoe
- 2
- Total Distance
- 31 miles
- Total Descent
- 5,242 ft
- Total Vertical
- 552 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 663 ft
- Reports
- 125
- Photos
- 33
- Completed Counter
- 2,046
Sub Regions
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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 • 185 •
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 • 144 •
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 • 115 •
The approved version of the Mulikin Trail that combines the Rerouted Mulikin with Easy Up. Blazed Yellow by the State DEEP
• 50 ★ 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.
• 40 ★ 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 • 5 • • 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.
• 25 ★ 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.
• 35 ★ 0.0 • 574 ft • 0 ft • 1 • • hike
Short spur along Falls. Falls are seasonal.
Photos of Newtown Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ovistomih | wishlist | trail | activity #104431756 | Sep 23, 2026 @ 10:29am Sep 23, 2026 |
| Christinao3DI01 | wishlist | trail | activity #103812173 | Sep 14, 2026 @ 4:29pm Sep 14, 2026 |
| gourmetjo | wishlist | trail | activity #100928332 | Aug 7, 2026 @ 6:47am Aug 7, 2026 |
| 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 |
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 | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 20 | 10 miles | 1,998 ft | 5 miles | 456 ft | #5,269 | #1,761 | 21 | 117 | 3,969 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 11 | 5 miles | 715 ft | 2 miles | 390 ft | #3,252 | #1,186 | 8 | 10 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 4 | 2 miles | 482 ft | 1 mile | 390 ft | #6,039 | #1,699 | 4 | 1 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 1 | 1,427 ft | 56 ft | 938 ft | 39 ft | #7,581 | #2,387 | |||||
| Horse | 1 | 1 mile | 292 ft | 5,118 ft | 253 ft | #3,458 | #1,941 | 71 | ||||
| Hike | 35 | 31 miles | 5,187 ft | 15 miles | 551 ft | #3,426 | #1,196 | 12 | 123 | 665 | ||
| Trail Running | 34 | 31 miles | 5,187 ft | 15 miles | 551 ft | #6,524 | #2,119 | 123 | 45 | |||
| Snowshoe | 2 | 3 miles | 715 ft | 2 miles | 344 ft | #1,352 | #747 | 1 | 92 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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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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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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What is the longest trail in Newtown?
The longest trail in Newtown is Upper Gussy - Orange Blazed at 1.8 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Newtown?
The best hiking trails in Newtown are:
- Lillinonah Trail
- Lillinonah Trail - Pond Brook Connector
- Lillinonah Trail
- Lillinonah Trail
- Kissing Oak Trail
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Newtown?
The best trail running trails in Newtown are:
- Lillinonah Trail - Pond Brook Connector
- Upper Gussy - Orange Blazed
- Trail
- Paugussett Road Connector
- Leopard Drive Connector
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How many trails are in Newtown?
Newtown has a total of 36 trails. Of those, 20 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Newtown to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Newtown?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Newtown is Upper Gussy - Orange Blazed with 173 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Newtown?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Newtown is Upper Gussy - Orange Blazed with 296 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Newtown?
Newtown supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing.
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What bike services are there in Newtown?
The following bike services are available in Newtown:
- Trail Association (2)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Newtown?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Newtown is Great Quarter Road Connector with an average grade of 8.6%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Newtown?
Yes, there are 4 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Newtown. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are the trails open in Newtown?
The overall region status for Newtown is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 13 trails:
- Clear / Green: 6
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
- Closed: 5
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Newtown?
The most popular Strava segments in Newtown are:
- Gussetti Nuovo (380 athletes)
- Andy's Climb (379 athletes)
- NO ROCKS in Gussy! (296 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Newtown?
There are 1 technical trail features (TTFs) in Newtown. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Newtown.
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What trails are closed in Newtown?
There are currently 5 closed trails in Newtown. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 6
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
- Closed: 5
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Newtown?
Yes, there are 4 accessible/adaptive trails in Newtown. View all adaptive trails in Newtown for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Newtown?
There are 2 local clubs or associations listed in the Newtown directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Newtown?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Newtown are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Newtown?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Newtown are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Newtown.
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