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Steep Rock Tunnel – Scenic route - Walker Brook Road loop from Paquabaug

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Northwest Hills Planning Region

Steep Rock Tunnel – Scenic route - Walker Brook Road loop from Paquabaug

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Steep Rock Tunnel – Scenic route - Walker Brook Road loop from Paquabaug

01:50

23.0km

390m

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: July 17, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

1

485 m

Mine Hill Preserve

Highlight • Historical Site

The Mine Hill Preserve covers 360 acres and include the remnants of a 19th century iron making facility, which is now on the National Register of Historical Places. A series …

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2

6.68 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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3

13.3 km

Scenic route - Walker Brook Road

Highlight • Trail

This section is gravelly

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23.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.1 km

6.48 km

1.44 km

Surfaces

11.8 km

5.77 km

5.20 km

194 m

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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