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Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region

Putnam

West Thompson Dam – Putnam River Trail loop from Putnam

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United States

Connecticut

Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region

Putnam

West Thompson Dam – Putnam River Trail loop from Putnam

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West Thompson Dam – Putnam River Trail loop from Putnam

03:04

51.3km

340m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 4, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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699 m

Cargill Falls Reservoir

Highlight • River

At Cargill Falls, you'll find a dam and cascades right in the heart of the city. From the Pomfret Bridge on US-44, you can see the wide dam and several …

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4.46 km

West Thompson Dam

Highlight • Monument

Spanning 239 acres, this lake is great for paddling and fishing. The dam was built by the US Army Corps of Engineers in 1965, its capacity stands at 342 million gallons of flood water.

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5.02 km

West Thompson Dam Recreation Area

Highlight • Structure

14.1 km

Langers Pond

Lake

29.0 km

The Quaddick Reservoir, once frequented by the Nipmuck Indians for fishing, is the main attraction of this park. Today, the area is popular with its sandy beach, ball fields, and the trails that run throughout the park.

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32.2 km

Munyan Road Open Space

Nature Reserve

34.3 km

Chapman Pond

Lake

39.7 km

Abandoned Stone House at Daniel's Village Archaeological Site

Highlight • Historical Site

The area is home to one of the earliest textile mills in Connecticut. Unfortunately, in 1861, the mill burned down, and it was never reconstructed. Numerous remnants of the mill, …

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39.8 km

Old Daniels Dam

Highlight • Monument

The stone dam from the early 19th century provides a picturesque view of the Five Mile River and carries a rich history, once serving as part of a textile mill. …

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50.5 km

Putnam River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Putnam along the beautiful Quinebaug river is renowned for its antique market.

Recently, the town has been re-inventing itself with an “Arts & Al Fresco” motif featuring small boutiques, theaters, and art galleries.

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51.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.8 km

13.7 km

9.32 km

318 m

274 m

Surfaces

29.9 km

20.8 km

318 m

263 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

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38 %

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West Thompson Dam

West Thompson Dam Recreation Area

Quaddick Reservoir

Abandoned Stone House at Daniel's Village Archaeological Site

Old Daniels Dam

Putnam River Trail

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