Larkin State Bridle Trail — Attraction in Naugatuck

This is a fun trail I bike on. I think it's like a total of 10 miles one way. You have to ride it on a dry spell in the summer otherwise there's a huge mud hole about a quarter of the way in and there's no easy way around it. I really hope they fix this section. Although I haven't been back here in a while the last time I was here it looked like they were working on a section of it so I'm due to go back. Great views, not easy to cross most streets, you have to climb rocky hills to get back onto the trail. But it's not too bad. The end gets pretty gnarly and just ends on a...

Great for dog walking, strolling and biking. The trail is well shaded in warm months. For hikers there are many better choices nearby, but you can't beat it for taking your dog for a long walk without dealing with cars.

Just be aware that there are plenty of bike riders. If you walk your dog on a long leash you'll need to real it in when bikers approach. Also, it is a bridle trail - - people riding horses have the right of way. Finally, don't bring a dog that doesn't deal well with lots of people, other dogs and those horses. This can be very busy on weekends in...

It's for the most part very level and not rough so it is great for casual walkers and bike riders as well. It is very scenic at parts depending on the season. I am not sure long it is but it is long enough to easily walk pretty much as long as you want. One of my favorite parts is where it divides a marsh in Oxford. I recommend it for hikers as well as there are some paths that break off of it at different points if you...