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Steep segment of Naugatuck (Blue) Trail connecting from Woodbridge up to Regicides Trail (Blue Trail)


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1.4

Miles

2.3

KM

78%

Runnable

600' 183 m

High

115' 35 m

Low

602' 184 m

Up

134' 41 m

Down

10%

Avg Grade (6°)

30%

Max Grade (17°)

Dogs No Dogs

The eastern (blue+yellow) segment is on Regional Water Authority land, permit required.

Need to Know

Free parking at the western end at the Darling House (home to Amity & Woodbridge Historical Society) at 1907 Litchfield Turnpike (Route 69), and at the eastern end via West Rock Ridge State Park.

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).

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Shared By:

Jeffrey M Vinocur

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Navigating the trail as it starts to get steeper.
Sep 11, 2021 near Woodbridge, CT
The rocky geology on the eastern (RWA) segment heading up the back side of West Rock Ridge.
Aug 27, 2022 near Woodbridge, CT
Wooden suspension bridge crossing the West River.
Sep 11, 2021 near Woodbridge, CT

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