Hotchkiss Cove Beach – Guilford Historic Town Center loop from Branford

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South Central Connecticut Planning Region

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Hotchkiss Cove Beach – Guilford Historic Town Center loop from Branford

Moderate

3.3

(11)

riders

Hotchkiss Cove Beach – Guilford Historic Town Center loop from Branford

02:53

63.9km

490m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 12.7 km for 185 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.94 km

View of Green Island from Limewood Avenue

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Limewood Avenue traces the length of Limewood Beach. Although the beach is private, pedaling along you take in the iconic view over to Green Island, the curious house perched out at sea on a tiny bit of land.

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4.20 km

Hotchkiss Cove Beach

Highlight • Beach

Hotchkiss Grove Beach is one of the beaches of Pine Orchard settlement and in an urban area. It is small with a few bays. It is not as busy as …

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4.71 km

Hotchkiss Cove Beach

Highlight • Beach

Hotchkiss Grove Beach is one of the beaches of Pine Orchard settlement and in an urban area. It is small with a few bays. It is not as busy as …

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12.8 km

Hoadley Creek Preserve

Highlight • Forest

The Hoadley Creek Preserve features about 3.2 miles of hiking trails, that can be easily extended by adding more trails of the nearby Stony Creek Quarry. Your hike takes you …

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40.8 km

Malley's Pond

Nature Reserve

46.8 km

West River Kayaking Route

Highlight • River

The West River is a 13.5-mile-long freshwater stream that flows into the New Haven Harbor. This area features dense woodlands with occasional glimpses of the river, providing a tranquil ride accompanied by the soothing sights and sounds of the water.

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49.2 km

Guilford Historic Town Center

Highlight • Historical Site

Guilford's historic center is built around the town green, which was laid out in 1639. The green is host to a number of events throughout the year as well as …

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52.5 km

Leetes Island Road creek views

Highlight • River

As you pass over two sides of the creek on the road you gain brilliant views of the wooded creek on both sides. Keep your eye out for the bird life that inhabits the creek.

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