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Groton Pits
Monday, May 13, 2019
| Alt Names | New London County, Groton |
| Last Known Status | Closed |
This is a small network of private trails, gravel pits and MX play tracks. It is not open to the general public. Do not go here unless you know the owner.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Groton, CT | |||
| From: Groton, CT
1) Take I-95 to east to exit 88 2) Turn right (south) off the exit ramp on SR-117, continue .9 miles 3) Turn left (east) on Rt 1, continue 1.4 miles 4) Turn left (north) on Flanders Rd., continue .8 miles 5) Look for dirt path on the left 6) Stage to the left of the path. |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Trail |
| Land | Public |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Visitor Reviews & Comments) |
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | ||
| Dates Open | Closed | |
| Spark Arrestor | Recommended | A spark arresting silencer or end cap is recommended. |
| Noise Limit | ||
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | ||
 Motorcycles | Prohibited | |
 ATVs | Prohibited | |
 UTVs / SXS | Prohibited | |
 SUVs / Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy/Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| Two Strokes / 2 Cycle Engines | Prohibited | |
| Bicycles | ||
| Hiking | ||
| Horseback | ||
 Camping | ||
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | No | |
| Emergency / Law Enforcement | ||
| Insurance | *Disclaimer: RiderPlanet strongly recommends that you have medical insurance and carry motorcycle insurance or ATV insurance before taking your vehicle to any of the locations depicted here. | |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (Unknown) |
| Entry | (Unknown) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (Unknown) |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
Groton Pits Trail Photo
This is what the entrance point looks like from Flanders Rd.
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 50 acres | |
| Miles Of Trail | 2 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 20 to 50 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Not Marked, Not Rated, Not Maintained | |
| Trees |  Many | |
| Shade | Many | |
| Hazards |  Few | (hazards not marked) |
 Novice |  Some | |
 Amateur |  Mostly | |
 Expert |  Little |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 First Aid | Groton, CT | Pequot Health Center (860) 446-8265 |
 Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (SW) | Citgo (860) 446-0218 |
| Diesel | 1-5 Miles (SW) | Citgo (860) 446-0218 |
 Water | 1-5 Miles (NE) | Seaport Campground (860) 536-4044 |
 RV Hookup | 1-5 Miles (NE) | Seaport Campground (860) 536-4044 |
 RV Disposal | 1-5 Miles (NE) | Seaport Campground (860) 536-4044 |
| Campground | 5-20 Miles (W) | Rocky Neck State Park (860) 424-3200 |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (SW) | Henny Penny Convenience Store (860) 446-2738 |
 Swim Area | 1-5 Miles (S) | Bluff Point State Park (860) 441-6600 |
 Water Body | 1-5 Miles (E) | Mystic River |
 Boat Ramp | 1-5 Miles (SW) | Bayberry Lane Boat Launch (860) 424-3000 |
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