Near Bishop Estate East to West Rock Ridge Trail (Blue and Blue+Yellow)
The rocky geology on the eastern (RWA) segment heading up the back side of West Rock Ridge.
Near Bishop Estate East to West Rock Ridge Trail (Blue and Blue+Yellow)
Navigating the trail as it starts to get steeper.
Near Bishop Estate East to West Rock Ridge Trail (Blue and Blue+Yellow)
Brisk flow in the West River after a storm.
Near Bishop Estate East to West Rock Ridge Trail (Blue and Blue+Yellow)
Wooden suspension bridge crossing the West River.

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Bishop Estate East to West Rock Ridge Trail (Blue and Blue+Yellow)

4.0 (1 Rating)
Steep segment of Naugatuck (Blue) Trail connecting from Woodbridge up to Regicides Trail (Blue Trail)
1.3
mi
Distance
517
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
Access Issues
The eastern (blue+yellow) segment is on Regional Water Authority land, permit required.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.34mi
Distance
517ft
Elevation Gain
68ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
571ft
High Point
95ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail segments connects the Woodbridge portion of the Naugatuck (Blue) Trail to Regicides Trail (Blue Trail) up in West Rock Ridge State Park. Starting from the western end, the first third is flat to slightly hilly dirt track with a few small hills. The middle section is a fairly steady uphill, not technical in terms of footing, but definitely a bit of cardio (gains about 200 ft over a mile). Then there is a steep climb over the last quarter mile (another 200+ ft in this short distance) up the rocky terrain on the side of West Rock Ridge. The footing is generally solid in good weather but some balance and dexterity are required. Note that the blazes change from blue, to blue+red (route overlapping with Bishop Estate East Loop Trail (Red) ), to blue with yellow dot (Regional Water Authority land, permit required).

Route Conditions

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Contributors
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