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Groton Pits
Friday, October 06, 2017
| 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: Be Safe! RiderPlanet recommends insurance for all riders and visitors to the destinations depicted on this website. | |
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
| 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 |
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GPS POINTS
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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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