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Groton Pits
Friday, April 28, 2023
| Other 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.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | ||
| Dates Open | Closed | |
| Spark Arrestor | Recommended | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is recommended. |
| Noise Limit | ||
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | ||
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Prohibited | |
 ATVs | Prohibited | |
 UTV & SXS | Prohibited | |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | Prohibited | |
 Camping | ||
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | No | |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | Privately Owned / Commercial |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (Unknown) |
| Entry | (Unknown) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (Unknown) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
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. |
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
 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 |
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