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West Hartford Resevoir - West Hartford
I-84 to Farmington exit. Take right off ramp and follow road straight through approx 5 lights and look for West Hartford Resevoir MDC sign on left. Take left and follow paved road to dirt parking lot. Maps posted for trails.
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Unfortunately the MDC has been doing logging and firebreak maintenance on the Metacomet trail. About 1/3 of it through the MDC property has been bulldozed to create a fire break/road.
Look for signs for authorized trail re-routes by NEMBA with permission from the MDC.
Posted on 05/08/00
Metecomet Trail - this is the best stuff in the resevoir. Multitude of different terrains from rocky to rooty. Dry during summer, wet fall and spring, cold during winter. Ride all 4 seasons with the Mudhounds. Ride rating: Intermediate Ride distance: 10 miles Elevation change: 600 ft Singletrack=90% Dirt Road=7% Paved Path=3% a Die-hard Enthusiast E-mail: murfbike@prodigy.net Posted on 10/13/99