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Connecticut
Western Connecticut Planning Region
Greenwich

Rye Lake – Kensico Reservoir loop from Greenwich

Hard

3.4

(26)

38

riders

Rye Lake – Kensico Reservoir loop from Greenwich

04:13

91.2km

950m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: May 13, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

10.8 km

Round Hill Community Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Memorial to James Monroe Mathes Jr KIA 1944

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11.5 km

Henriques Preserve

Nature Reserve

3

13.1 km

Milbank Conservation Easement

Highlight • Natural

The Milbank Conservation Easement is a small nature preserve in Greenwich, Connecticut. Conservation Easements are when private landowners voluntarily
agree to permanently restrict the use and development on their property to help conserve and protect scenic views, plant life wildlife. These types of areas are especially important for animals like garter snakes and other small animals in heavily populated suburban areas because they provide important habitat.

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4

20.8 km

Byram Lake Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

This 170-acre reservoir is located between Eugene and Agnes Meyer Preserve and Westmoreland Sanctuary. There's a pleasant-paved section that runs along the lake, with some hard-packed gravel mixed in as well.

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5

29.8 km

Dam Ascent and Reservoir Rideby

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Riding along the Kensico reservoir is nice but speedy traffic can detract from it. Weekend mornings there is not a lot of traffic.

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6

34.6 km

Rye Lake

Highlight • Lake

Rye Lake is a 920 acre lake in North Castle. It is a popular spot for fishing and you are treated to some great views of the lake as you ride by.

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7

37.6 km

Kensico Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

This is a beautiful reservoir, which makes for a very scenic bike ride. Its role is mainly to store the waters received from the Catskill Mountains.

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8

41.8 km

Pleasantville Cove

Highlight • Lake

You'll find a gap in the trees here, giving excellent wide views of the cove. It looks particularly good during the autumn, when the trees turn a golden, amber and crimson colour.

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9

87.0 km

New York–Connecticut Border

Highlight • Structure

Cross over the pedestrian/bike friendly bridge on Mill Street to enter Connecticut from NY. There isn't a big sign designating the border as many states have, but still is unique!

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91.2 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

64.0 km

14.3 km

12.1 km

668 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

81.0 km

10.1 km

139 m

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