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River Trail – Bulls Bridge loop from New Milford

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United States

Connecticut

Northwest Hills Planning Region

New Milford

River Trail – Bulls Bridge loop from New Milford

Hard

4.6

(1403)

5,980

riders

River Trail – Bulls Bridge loop from New Milford

05:31

98.5km

1,110m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 30, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.06 km

River Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

This well-maintained dirt road is great for biking, especially int he autumn when the fall leaves transform the trail. The road takes you right up to the water with excellent views of the Housatonic River.

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56.7 km

Descending Backroads

Highlight • Trail

fast moving is possible if you're running out of time ..or daylight. Like I did.

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64.3 km

Housatonic River

Highlight • River

With its spring in Massachusetts the Housatonic River flows for 149 miles to southern Connecticut into Long Island Sound. The Appalachian Trail follows the river from the covered wooden Bulls …

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66.7 km

Cool dirt road

Highlight • Trail

This is part and beyond is part of the Appalachian trail and is recreational part that is open to bicycles. It is a dead end tho!

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77.3 km

Bulls Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This is one of three old covered wooden bridges spanning over the Housatonic River. While the one at Cornwall is still intact, the original Old Covered Bridge in Sheffield was destroyed by fire and had to be rebuilt.

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83.7 km

Mud Pond

Lake

85.2 km

Pine Hill Dam

Lake

98.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

73.3 km

23.9 km

1.37 km

Surfaces

48.8 km

44.1 km

3.78 km

1.23 km

701 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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River Trail – Bulls Bridge loop from New Milford

River Trail

Descending Backroads

Housatonic River

Cool dirt road

Bulls Bridge

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