Moosup Valley State Park Trail

Spend an afternoon or a weekend riding Connecticut's Moosup Valley State Park Trail. This wide, flat trail is a part of the longer 20-mile route that runs from the edge of Rhode Island to Providence and is suitable for beginning riders. It is easy to access the trail by following Route 14 to the trail head at the intersection of Prospect, South Main and Ward Avenue. Parking is available at the trail head.

Suitable activities

This wide trail is mostly made of packed dirt. However, some areas are paved with asphalt and others are covered in grass and gravel. For this reason, road bikes are not suitable for the trail. Hybrid and mountain bikes are preferred. Many people also choose to walk the trail; horseback riding is permitted, too. During the winter months, the trail is open for cross country skiing, jogging and snowshoeing.

Origins of the trail

This trail is built along the path of the old New Haven Railroad. The railroad ran from 1898 until 1968, and the rails were torn up soon afterward. There are several bridges to explore along the Moosup Valley Trail.

Things to keep in mind

The Moosup Valley Trail is open year-round, but visitors are advised to wear orange during hunting season. Hunting is not allowed on Sundays, so this is the most common day to visit the trail during the fall.

Biking along Connecticut's Moosup Valley State Park Trail is an experience no mountain biker should miss. The trail's wide, flat surface makes it a great path for beginners.