Rock in the Hammonasset River – Jacobs Beach Pavilion loop from Clinton

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Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region

Clinton

Rock in the Hammonasset River – Jacobs Beach Pavilion loop from Clinton

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Rock in the Hammonasset River – Jacobs Beach Pavilion loop from Clinton

02:30

40.9km

230m

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: August 4, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.50 km for 134 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.99 km

Rock in the Hammonasset River

Highlight • River

If you bike down Cottage Road, you can access the Hammonasset River at the Town of Madison Canoe/Kayak Launch. This is a popular spot for just soaking in views of the river under the West Main Street Bridge.

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3.04 km

Lenny & Joe's Fish Tale

Highlight • Restaurant

Very good fish restaurant. However, the clam chowder was a bit too watery; we recommend ordering the grilled fish dishes. Nice beer garden outside, which is also open in winter.

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4.13 km

Wooden Bridge in Hammonasset State Park

Highlight • Bridge

The Hammasonett State Park is perfect for Mountainbiking trough the park, but also directly on the beach. There also exist a camp ground. So mountain biking in Winter is much better than in summer times, when it is crowded.

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4.30 km

Shoreline Greenway: Hammonasset

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The multi-use Shoreline Greenway has a total length of 25 miles and leads through five towns between the Hammonasset Beach State Park to Lighthouse Point. The Hammonasset section of the …

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5.39 km

Salt Marsh

Viewpoint

7.41 km

Jacobs Beach Pavilion

Highlight • Beach

A very nice, public beach with a small parking lot that is never busy on weeks, even in winter. When visibility is good you can see as far as Long …

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9.57 km

Madison Green

Highlight • Settlement

Beautiful green centrally located in Madison named after the 4th President of the USA. There are nice cafes and restaurants to linger around the green. Nice place for a little cycling break.

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12.6 km

Town Open Space (Orchard Park Road)

Nature Reserve

37.0 km

Rettich Preserve

Nature Reserve

40.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces