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      Connecticut's largest State Forest of 26,000+ acres over 6 towns: Voluntown, Griswold, North Stonington, Sterling, Plainfield, and Preston. Features a popular 58 mile Moto Route, a dedicated horse camp with 3 marked loops up to 14 miles, plus youth, backpack, and RV/tent campsites. Home to a rare Atlantic White Cedar swamp, July-blooming native rhododendron, and massive stands of mountain laurel that put on stunning displays in early June. Trails for registered motorcycles, mountain bikes, and blue-blazed hike-only trails with connections to a large trail network in neighboring Rhode Island and Hopeville Pond State Park with more camping and swimming opportunities.
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      eBikes Allowed: No
      Land Status: State Forest
      Land Manager: CT DEEP
      Parking google parking directions
      Disclaimer:
      Most of the blue-blazed trails are designated for foot traffic only. Some are park sanctioned for multi-use. Follow posted signs as changes are made to deal with erosion and trail damage that may not be reflected on the official park map. ALWAYS yield to horses.
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      Region Details
      • 71
      • 5
      • 36
      • 7

      Region Status
      Caution as of May 23, 2025

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      144
      Trails Mountain Bike
      120
      Trails E-Bike
      3
      Trails Horse
      48
      Trails Hike
      143
      Trails Trail Running
      140
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      58
      Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
      1
      Trails Snowmobile
      11
      Trails Snowshoe
      3
      Trails Backcountry Ski
      1
      Trails Nordic Ski
      2
      Total Distance
      88 miles
      Total Descent
      6,240 ft
      Total Vertical
      414 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      603 ft
      Reports
      84
      Photos
      104
      Ridden Counter
      5,718

      Photos of Pachaug State Forest Mountain Bike

      13 |
      Mar 21, 2024 @ 5:00am
      Mar 21, 2024
      12 |
      Mar 21, 2024 @ 4:49am
      Mar 21, 2024
      6 |
      Mar 21, 2024 @ 4:34am
      Mar 21, 2024
      33 |
      Jul 15, 2023 @ 9:25am
      Jul 15, 2023
      119 |
      Jun 30, 2021 @ 1:12pm
      Jun 30, 2021
      25 |
      Jun 29, 2021 @ 2:05pm
      Jun 29, 2021
      23 |
      Jun 23, 2021 @ 12:34pm
      Jun 23, 2021
      25 |
      Jun 22, 2021 @ 7:05am
      Jun 22, 2021

      Videos of Pachaug State Forest Mountain Bike

      It's All Gravy At Pachaug Mountain Biking Trails

      7:59 | 63 | Jan 21, 2024
      Mountain Biking The Enduro Trail Sketchy Sister

      3:21 | 79 | Nov 19, 2023
      Mountain Biking Haunted Pachaug State Forest.

      5:37 | 95 | Oct 28, 2023
      Mountain Biking the Enduro Trail at Pachaug.

      6:32 | 101 | Sep 15, 2023
      EMINENT HASTE DOWNHILL DESTRUCTION- Mt. Misery...
      0:53 | 290 | Oct 12, 2020 , Voluntown
      EMINENT HASTE DOWNHILL DESTRUCTION- Mt. Misery...
      0:53 | 328 | Oct 5, 2020 , Voluntown
      Skinnies, overlooking towns and cruising Mt...
      6:50 | 302 | Sep 23, 2020 , Voluntown
      Welcome to the Secret enduro playground!

      5:45 | 308 | Nov 13, 2018

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Shadowdrumscommenttrailactivity #73578339
      Jun 11, 2025 @ 4:02pm
      2 days
      timsabaddreportactivity #72208235 and 1 more
      May 23, 2025 @ 4:18am
      May 23, 2025
      timsabaddreportactivity #72092771
      May 21, 2025 @ 4:02am
      May 21, 2025
      ianbrzozawishlisttrailactivity #71876178
      May 17, 2025 @ 5:21pm
      May 17, 2025
      acaliseriddentrailactivity #70946267
      May 3, 2025 @ 4:54pm
      May 3, 2025

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      ShadowdrumstrailCedar Swamp TrailUnder water, not rideable
      Jun 11, 2025 @ 4:02pm
      2 days
      WillieJacobszreportNehantic Trail...
      Jul 4, 2024 @ 6:27am
      Jul 4, 2024
      gbtourtrailPachaug Enduro TrailRelentless Chunk.
      Nov 9, 2022 @ 4:56am
      Nov 9, 2022
      sneakyfinchtrailCedar Swamp TrailThis is not the Rhododendron trail, this is...
      Apr 11, 2021 @ 5:16am
      Apr 11, 2021
      Johnp27trailTrail 2 Connector (West)Upper part of road closed for logging. We were...
      Sep 14, 2020 @ 2:16pm
      Sep 14, 2020

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Beach Pond 1 6 15 33.7 km
      Green Falls (Pachaug State Forest) 1 7 33.8 km
      Camp Yawgoog 1 18 5 25.5 km
      Wickaboxet Management Area6.4 km
      Arcadia Management Area 47 72 39 36.6 km

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike12065 miles4,386 ft26 miles413 ft
      #8,948#3,743418212,145
      E-Bike31 mile95 ft3,570 ft118 ft
      6896
      Horse4829 miles1,844 ft12 miles351 ft
      #861#611151
      Hike14386 miles6,184 ft33 miles413 ft
      #7,847#3,5876384267
      Trail Running14084 miles6,004 ft33 miles413 ft
      #7,825#3,56284259
      Dirtbike/Moto5829 miles2,047 ft11 miles381 ft
      #247#1711336
      ATV/ORV/OHV13,547 ft49 ft1,975 ft66 ft
      10
      Snowmobile119 miles535 ft4 miles266 ft
      #54#282
      Snowshoe32 miles75 ft3,058 ft223 ft
      #6901
      Backcountry Ski11,975 ft23 ft600 ft72 ft
      Nordic Ski25,125 ft26 ft1,083 ft105 ft
      #5721
      • By markhollowayTF Pro Trailforks Map Team & contributors
      • Admins: QC NEMBA, SECT NEMBA, CT DEEP
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