Freerider’s paradise right here in Connecticut – MTB Trumbull – Just Ride Ep. 28

Looking for an old school freeride destination? Grab your mountain bike and get over to Trumbull in Fairfield County, Connecticut. This place absolutely pushed our limits and had us grinning from ear to ear. In fact, there were so many features that I couldn’t fit it all in my regular video. So if you are looking for more check out the extended cut on Patreon using the link below. It tells a better story and includes a few more features that highlight what this place is all about. Trumbull Extended Cut https://www.patreon.com/posts/trumbull-cut-90731359 Also known as Pequonnock River Valley State Park, these trails boast some of the toughest slabs, drops and tech in New England. The difficulty level ranges from intermediate to advanced, but you have to have your head on a swivel because a lot of the features are off to the sides. One of the most iconic slabs is called “The Wall” which is a ridiculously steep 30 foot roller. It’s not for the faint of heart and you may want to watch someone do it first. I made a shirt commemorating it, so if you are interested in that click here: https://trailsage.myspreadshop.com/the+wall In summary, this place is a lot of fun especially if you are a rider looking to push your limits. However, most of the good stuff is not labeled, or on Trailforks, so hooking up with a local is probably your best option. Having said that, a huge thank you to Evan, Rob and Sam for showing us around! ROUTE SUGGESTIONS: Normally I would suggest following our route, but your best bet is to hook up with someone who knows the area. When Sam and Evan eventually left us, we struggled to find our way through the park. And it wasn’t until we ran into Rob at the end that the intensity and fun picked back up. However, if you are still interested in checking out our route, I left the Strava and Trailforks below. Strava: https://www.strava.com/activities/8850448953 Trailforks: https://www.trailforks.com/ridelog/view/50878548/ TRAIL DETAILS & ADDITIONAL INFO: Trumbull Park & Ride Lot Park St, Trumbull, CT 06611 https://goo.gl/maps/C8ahiMvv5tBMp25h6 Trail Advocate: FC Nemba (Fairfield County New England Mountain Bike Association) https://www.fcnemba.org/ Featured riders: Evan @elebowski, Sam @skizsam, Rob Carey, Dan @the_ride_abides, Stick @stephenstoccardo, and Chris Garland Wordpress: https://trail-sage.com/2023/07/10/trumbull/ Footage notes: All footage was taken at Trumbull, Connecticut. Featured Bike: Ibis Mojo 3 https://www.ibiscycles.com/bikes/past-models/mojo-3 If you like what you see, or have some feedback/questions, let me know in the comments below. If you enjoyed the video “Subscribe” to see more content like this, or join me on Patreon for some extra perks. Help support the channel at: https://www.patreon.com/TrailSage Trail Sage Apparel and Gear https://trail-sage.com/apparel-gear/ #MTBConnecticut #MTB #NewEngland #IbisCycles #MountainBike #MTBpov #Connecticut Table of Contents 00:00 Intro 01:01 Start of the ride 02:43 Red Trail (section 1) 05:21 Drop, Skinny, and Tech 07:38 Red Trail (section 3) 09:20 Slabs and The Wall 10:52 Alt lines with Rob 13:29 Conclusion 15:00 Bloopers