Mountain Biking at Gay City State Park

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Trails: 1,500-acre park features some of the best fat tire riding in the state.
Access fee: Yes
Nearest town: Hebron, CT
Trail map: Available at the park and on their website
Web site: CT State Parks
Points of interest: Foundations of former mill town
Other activities: Hiking, swimming
Lodging: Hartford has several choices of accommodation
Camping: Not permitted in the park
Weather forecast: Hebron
Tourism info: Greater Hartford Tourism
Getting to the trail: Take Exit 5 off Route 384E south of Hartford, then go 4.7 miles south on Route 85 to get to the park.
Map of local region: Hebron

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Number of ratings: 2
Average rating: 4.25

Area name: Gay City State Park
Number of times riding the trail: Several times
I last rode there in: May, 2004
Trails that I have ridden: have ridden on every trial in the park including the Black Rock Falls area
Favorite trails: the red trail in either direction
Best time to go: late spring, summer and fall
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 4.5 stars
What I liked: Trails offer good riding conditions on many different types of terrain
What I disliked: weekends tend to get crowded with lots of hikers with dogs
Comments: horses are allowed in the park and we all know how horses and bikes get along
Submitted by: PD
from: Rockville, CT
Date submitted: May 25, 2004

Area name: Gay City State Park
Number of times riding the trail: A few times
I last rode there in: Nov, 2003
Trails that I have ridden: all
Favorite trails: there really isnt a trial system. Just go whichever way you think looks good.
Best time to go: late spring when they are dry or early fall when there arnt many leaves.
Trail marking: Fair
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 4 stars
What I liked: there many nice uphills and downhills. There were also hidden difficulties that were surprising and fun.
What I disliked: they were more aimed toward runners and walkers than mountain bikers.
Comments:
Submitted by: John
from: Kensington
Date submitted: March 25, 2004

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