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5.5 miles
Distance
609 ft
Climb
-278 ft
Descent
00:39:40
Avg time
331 ft
Altitude change
204 ft
Altitude min
649 ft
Altitude max
204 ft
Altitude start
535 ft
Altitude end
1.1%
Grade
-15.9%
Grade max
21.9%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
3,002 ft
Distance flat
00:39:40
Avg time

Baldwin Drive Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    West Rock Ridge State Park
    Hamden, Connecticut
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 100 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Spring, Summer, Fall
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    CT DEEP

Built during the Great Depression, Baldwin Drive is an abandoned road running the length of West Rock Ridge State Park. The once paved surface is now cracked and crumbling with weeds growing through, and now provides a scenic path for mountain bikers, cyclocrossers, and even adventurous roadies. Apart from serving as an access road for other trails in the area, the unique, isolated atmosphere makes this ride well-worth the extra effort.

Access Info

Access the southern end at the main entrance to West Rock Ridge State Park. Come in the driveway past the unattended guardhouse and take an immediate right. Go over or around the gate blocking cars from the road.

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Dec 13, 2020 @ 8:39am
Dec 13, 2020
 Old road that is great for a gravel bike with little bit of single track available at times. Fairly empty, but so much dog poop. Major bike...
Jul 29, 2019 @ 12:41pm
Jul 29, 2019
Dec 23, 2018 @ 8:51am
Dec 23, 2018
 Like a stream going down it. Lots of trees down.
Mar 11, 2018 @ 11:30am
Mar 11, 2018
 Lots of trees down on Fire Road leading to Lake Wintergreen
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Baldwin Drive located?
      Baldwin Drive is located in West Rock Ridge State Park, Hamden, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the West Rock Ridge State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.34482, -72.96788.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Baldwin Drive?
      Baldwin Drive has 609 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 278 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 204 ft to 649 ft.
      ▼ Is Baldwin Drive a point to point trail?
      Baldwin Drive is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Baldwin Drive?
      Baldwin Drive is 5.5 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Baldwin Drive?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Baldwin Drive. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Baldwin Drive?
      Baldwin Drive is best visited during: Spring, Summer, Fall.
      ▼ How do I access Baldwin Drive? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Baldwin Drive are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Baldwin Drive?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 40 minutes to ride Baldwin Drive. The trail is 5.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Baldwin Drive?
      Baldwin Drive is a very popular trail. There have been 593 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 705 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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