Millers Pond State Park is a heavily wooded and beautiful park. Mountain biking here is excellent, but difficult; the trail is also used for hiking so be aware. Be apprised that the area is hunted, so it will be important to know when the hunting dates are. Millers Pond is another feature of this adventure and is excellent for trout and smallmouth bass fishing, for any interested.

There is quite an extensive network of trails in Huntington Park that offer a good mix of smooth carriage roads and single track trails. The forest is beautiful in this area and as the trail snakes through the woods you will encounter some pristine ponds all of which add to the great scenery. Be apprised that there are sections of the trail with exposed roots, and larger rocks. Also, you will come across some ramps, a bridge and some sketchy drops.

Bluff point Coastal Reserve is unique in that it is one of the largest pieces of undeveloped coastal land left in Connecticut. It also offers one of the best biking experiences in all of Southern New England. Some of the features of this ride include wooded trails, views of the Poquonnock River, the Long Island Sound and Mumford Cove; you are also likely to see a variety of different wildlife. Be apprised that the trail may be crowded on holidays and weekends.

The White Memorial mountain biking adventure offers a family friendly ride through some gorgeous scenery. You will ride past ponds, marshes, forest and perhaps some wildlife. There are plenty of places along the way to stop and have a picnic and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Be apprised that mountain bikes are off limits for single track trails and when there are wet and muddy conditions.

Case Mountain offers a great mountain biking experience with lots of technical spots and wonderful scenery. Some features of this trail include steep climbs, stair steps, rocks, roots, and even some slick rock. There are some decent climbs and downhill parts too, which keep things interesting. Be apprised that during the spring and summer months there are lots of mosquitoes. Also, there may be hikers on the trail.

This mountain biking adventure through Wilton Woods offers some good rock-strewn scenery and great riding. There are a variety of different trail features including some steep uphills, rocks, roots, a few short downhill parts, rock ridges, jumps and great stream-side scenery. Be apprised that some bikers have complained about a couple parts on the trail that are advisable to skip due to the difficulty; otherwise the trail is relatively beginner/intermediate friendly.

The land that is now Trout Brook Valley was originally intended to be set aside fore a golf course and homes but local activists protested and eventually the land was purchased for preservation. This mountain biking adventure features a few steep climbs, subsequent downhills and rock gardens. Be apprised that after a heavy rain the technical sections become more difficult and there are a few water crossings. Maps are available for free at all the official trail heads.

Rocky trail in Gay City State Park

Mianus River Park is surrounded by some of Connecticut's more prominent suburban neighborhoods. The park is an untouched and pristine natural forest that includes around six miles of trails for adventures. This mountain biking adventure offers challenges that will make this ride fun for riders of all levels. Be apprised that riding when the trail is muddy is discouraged in order to preserve the trail.

Ninham Mountain Multiple Use Area is a tract of land that is open for all types of recreational activity and is accessible by dirt road. The dirt roads are used for snowmobiling during the winter and for hunting access in the fall. During the rest of the year when hunting is not allowed, however, they provide some enjoyable mountain biking opportunity. The roads in Ninham Mountain MUA offer some small challenging climbs but the road conditions are almost always suitable for riding.