Two mountain bikes lean against a large rock in a wooded area, surrounded by lush green foliage and a carpet of fallen leaves. The trail is visible in the background, leading deeper into the forest, with tall trees creating a natural canopy above. Champlain Open Space mountain bike trail.
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Level: Intermediate
Length: 5 mi (8 km)
Surface: Singletrack
Configuration: Network
Elevation: +236/ -235 ft
Total: 10 riders
 

Mountain Biking Champlain Open Space

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#36 of 113 mountain bike trails in Connecticut
#4,264 in the world

More than five miles of fun mountain biking through a 204 acre preserve with unique rock formations and challenging singletracks. It is the Old Lyme Land Trust's largest holding.

First added by JRT106 on Aug 2, 2017. Last updated May 11, 2020. → add an update
Before you go
  • Drinking water: unknown
  • Lift service: unknown
  • Night riding: unknown
  • Pump track: unknown
  • Restrooms: unknown
  • Fat bike grooming: unknown
  • E-bikes allowed: unknown
  • Fee required: unknown
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The end of Meetinghouse Lane


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  • RedSixBear
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    Cool rock formations. Better for hiking. Only 40% of trails are ridable imo (I did the 4mi outer loop). Many moderate to advanced rocky twisty inclines and declines. The ridable portions of singletrack are generally rocky with large roots. Glad I saw it but probably won't be back.

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  • Mike Tanguay
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    First time mountain biking in some time! Beautiful area, might be better for hiking! So many roots and rocks that it was a bit challenging (we did the red trail). Some definite fun spots. looking to try some different spots in CT if anyone has any suggestions

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  • jmoney1777
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    I've bikes here since I was seven; awesome trails there's a good variety of short and longer and there a a few streams and muddy parts but intermediate for the most part. Overall 8/10 for this area.

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  • JRT106
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    Great single-tracks with cool rock formation surroundings.

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