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Northwest Hills Planning Region

Steep Rock Tunnel – Scenic route - Walker Brook Road loop from Hidden Valley Preserve

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Bike touring routes & trails
United States
Connecticut
Northwest Hills Planning Region

Steep Rock Tunnel – Scenic route - Walker Brook Road loop from Hidden Valley Preserve

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Steep Rock Tunnel – Scenic route - Walker Brook Road loop from Hidden Valley Preserve

01:54

26.0km

440m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 8.11 km for 72 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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8.36 km

Steep Rock Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

A short 235 foot tunnel that was built as part of the Shepaug Valley Railroad that ran from 1872 to 1948. Make sure you have your lights on going through the tunnel!

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2

14.1 km

Scenic route - Walker Brook Road

Highlight • Trail

This section is gravelly

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3

21.8 km

Baldwin Hill

Highlight • Summit

B

26.0 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.1 km

4.43 km

4.31 km

136 m

Surfaces

11.8 km

11.1 km

2.04 km

1.04 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Wednesday 27 May

28°C

14°C

13 %

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