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      The natural setting surrounding West Thompson Lake is enjoyed year-round. Pleasing views from the dam offer sightseers and photographers a panoramic view of the area. Park Rangers manage the 1,857 acres, in which the forest covers approximately 1,125 of those acres.

      There are three main trail systems at West Thompson Lake; yellow, orange and blue. All-in-all there are 17 miles of marked trails to enjoy. While the single track trails range from novice to advanced in areas, there are plenty of cart roads and double track sections that are great for beginners, kids, families and casual riders.
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      Parking google parking directions
      Access Info:
      Parking on the east side of West Thompson Lake is at the Boat Launch at 400 Campground Dr. North Grosverndale, CT.
      Activities Click to view
      Region Details
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      • 6
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      Region Status
      Caution as of Mar 6, 2021
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      17
      Trails Mountain Bike
      17
      Trails Hike
      17
      Trails Trail Running
      17
      Trails Snowshoe
      16
      Total Distance
      13 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      5 miles
      Total Descent
      543 ft
      Total Vertical
      126 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      431 ft
      Reports
      6
      Photos
      3
      Ridden Counter
      881

      Photos of West Thompson Lake Mountain Bike

      report
      30 |
      Mar 10, 2021 @ 7:54am
      Mar 10, 2021
      trail: whismas
      44 |
      May 31, 2020 @ 6:42pm
      May 31, 2020
      | 1 comments
      trail: Lost Trail
      195 |
      Dec 14, 2010 @ 1:03pm
      Dec 14, 2010

      Videos of West Thompson Lake Mountain Bike

      Tree to fakie
      37 | Oct 19, 2021

      Recent Trail Reports

      statustraildateconditioninfouser
      Lost Trail
      May 23, 2022 @ 9:20am
      May 23, 2022
      		 Drybig tree downSara1987ann
      Lost Loop CG Access
      Jul 13, 2021 @ 5:49am
      Jul 13, 2021
      		 WetMostly Flooded and very wetiBpfb1
      Ramsdell Woods Trail
      Mar 6, 2021 @ 8:05am
      Mar 6, 2021
      		 Icy icy in some spotsChrismetal1
      Quinebaug River Trail (W)
      Jan 16, 2020 @ 9:11am
      Jan 16, 2020
      		 Very DryTrail Running Perfect, no problemBobworsham

      Activity Feed

      usernameactiontypetitledate
      user #1777893Sara1987annaddreportLost Trail
      May 23, 2022 @ 9:20am
      May 23, 2022
      user #2260413justin303filmscommenttrailQuinebaug River Trail (E)
      May 13, 2022 @ 1:40pm
      May 13, 2022
      user #686930smuglinpeanutsaddreport
      Mar 16, 2022 @ 11:15am
      Mar 16, 2022
      user #1481746gbtouraddtrailShoreline Connector
      Jan 4, 2022 @ 10:02am
      Jan 4, 2022
      user #2484692djmurphy251addvideoTree to fakie
      Oct 19, 2021 @ 11:37am
      Oct 19, 2021

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      user #2260413justin303filmstrailQuinebaug River Trail (E)80% over grown, not fun
      May 13, 2022 @ 1:40pm
      May 13, 2022
      user #1637683woodsrippastrailQuinebaug River Trail (W)Would love to make some new trails in here and...
      May 31, 2020 @ 6:49pm
      May 31, 2020
      user #1637683woodsrippastrailShoreline TrailBridge needs to be built . I could do it
      Apr 16, 2020 @ 7:42am
      Apr 16, 2020
      user #1637683woodsrippastrailQuinebaug River Trail (E)Needs a lot of love.
      Apr 16, 2020 @ 7:42am
      Apr 16, 2020
      user #1637683woodsrippastrailRamsdell Woods TrailVery used trail. Rocky. Was cleaned awhile ago...
      Apr 16, 2020 @ 7:41am
      Apr 16, 2020

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Bull Hill Preserve1.1 km
      Robbins/O’Leary/Blain Preserve 25.6 km
      Pulaski Recreation Area 66.3 km
      Buck Hill Management Area 2 2 26.6 km
      George Washington Management Area 9 27.1 km

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike1713 miles541 ft5 miles125 ft
      		#7,728#3,242362843
      Hike1713 miles541 ft5 miles125 ft
      		#7,304#3,307677
      Trail Running1713 miles541 ft5 miles125 ft
      		#7,290#3,292666
      Snowshoe1612 miles541 ft5 miles125 ft
      		16
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