Baldwin Dr
From W Shepard Ave to Wintergreen Ave, Hamden, New Haven County, Connecticut
Other Segment
5.52 mi
Length
764 ft
Elev gain
1,056 ft
Elev loss
705 ft
Max elevation
other 100%
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Baldwin Drive is closed to motor vehicle traffic and runs along the ridge of West Rock Ridge State Park. It's 'paved' but the chipseal pavement is unmaintained and closer to gravel in texture and rideability. Enter at the south end at the main entrance to West Rock State Park, on Wintergreen Avenue. Go though the gate and then turn right up the hill where the road splits. From the northern end, climb West Shepard Avenue and then go through the gate.
2 votes
on May 25, 2026
While not exactly gravel, it's unmaintained. Not suitable for road tires. At the north end, go west on to singletrack.
on September 14, 2021
Baldwin Drive is great even if it's not actually gravel. But when you get to the north end and have to go on West Shepard Ave - that's in horrible shape. Was 3/4 washed out in places. Not sure how rideable that's going to be after a few more major storms.