Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Bridgewater, Connecticut

Rounds Mountain DEC Access Road

This is a short but rewarding drive for a novice of roader, or just someone looking for an easy day out. It provides some nice views of the Berkshires and pleasant topography, especially in the…
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa

Hartwood Club Road to Whitehead/Prosper Davis Road

Entering off the Route 48 side, the trail begins as a graded gravel road through a private forest preserve. This section of trail is very scenic and has a couple of interesting sights alongside it.…
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Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Wi / Fa / Su

Carpenter Road

Entering off Route 42, the trail will be marked with a town road and maintenance sign at the entrance. During Winter the entrance may be blocked by a snowbank. The trail is single-vehicle wide with…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Tannery Road

Entering off Route 42, the trail is marked with town road maintenance signs. During Winter months a snowbank may block entrance. The trail is one vehicle wide for its entire length. Downed trees will be…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa / Wi

US FSR 74

This is a well-maintained gravel road flanked by forests and dispersed campsites on either side. There is a gate at the entrance which is closed from December 15th to May 1st. Camping is allowed at…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

King Road

Entering off Route 42, the trail will be marked with town road signs at the start. During Winter the entrance may be blocked by a snowbank. The trail is single-vehicle-wide with limited spots to pull…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa / Wi