Goodwin Trail Challenge – East Haddam, Lyme, Salem, East Lyme

The new Goodwin Trail Mountain Bike Challenge is a unique 45-mile adventure loop that utilizes the most interesting and challenging public preserves in East Haddam, Salem, Lyme, and East Lyme, Connecticut. The most iconic portion of this loop is the Goodwin Trail. This is a unique, 13.5 mile linear trail that winds its way through preserved lands owned by local land trusts, municipalities, the Yale School of Forestry, and Nehantic State Park.  

Ride begins at the Franklin Academy, 140 River Road, East Haddam.  Parking, restrooms, and rider meetings at Franklin, then we will complete a challenging and scenic 45 mile loop traversing as-much-trail as possible . You will be very happy to see Franklin Academy upon the completion of the loop… we promise!

A mountain bike with sturdy tires and low gearing is recommended.  

The course is unmarked, so a navigation device will be required. GPX route will be emailed to registrants the Thursday before the event.

Registration is required, please register on https://www.bikereg.com/the-goodwin-trail-challenge-cycle

This event is a fundraiser to support East Haddam Land Trust. Donations appreciated.