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Gay City State Park – Gay City State Park loop from Ridge Road Open Space

Gay City State Park – Gay City State Park loop from Ridge Road Open Space

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Gay City State Park – Gay City State Park loop from Ridge Road Open Space

02:14

34.8km

390m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: July 20, 2026

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3.91 km

Elizabeth Heights

Nature Reserve

5.69 km

Gay City State Park

Highlight • Forest

Gay River State Park occupies 1,569 acres along the Blackledge River. The parks's trail system is used for biking & hiking and can connect to the trail system in Meshomasic State Forest.

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6.74 km

Gay City Pond

Highlight • Lake

7.07 km

Gay City Pond

Lake

19.9 km

Charter Oak Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Charter Oak Park is easily one of the most popular in Manchester. It has playgrounds, recently improved walkways, courts for basketball and tennis, and a recently improved softball field.

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20.0 km

The Charter Oak Greenway offers more than 16 miles of paved pathway through Connecticut. It traverses a little bit of everything that makes this region special, from college campuses to lush greenways and tranquil waterways.

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28.2 km

Hop River State Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This former railroad trail is now highly popular among hikers, runners, and bikers. Stretching over 20 miles, it passes through several towns. This section features a well-maintained hard packed dirt trail surrounded by lush green forest.

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34.8 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.9 km

9.20 km

7.72 km

3.31 km

2.22 km

1.42 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.3 km

11.4 km

7.22 km

1.74 km

161 m

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Gay City State Park – Gay City State Park loop from Ridge Road Open Space

Gay City State Park

Gay City State Park

Gay City Pond

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Charter Oak Greenway

Hop River State Trail

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