East Coast Greenway – Taconic Road loop from Old Greenwich

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United States

Connecticut

Western Connecticut Planning Region

Old Greenwich

East Coast Greenway – Taconic Road loop from Old Greenwich

Moderate

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East Coast Greenway – Taconic Road loop from Old Greenwich

03:04

60.5km

680m

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: July 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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676 m

East Coast Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Along the coast of Connecticut you'll a small portion of the 3,000 mile East Coast Greenway. The ECG runs through 15 states & Washington D.C. with a stated goal of …

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9.22 km

Mianus River Natural Park

Highlight • Forest

Mianus River Natural Park is 109.7 acres, with an additional 110.3 acres in adjacent Stamford. Visitors can enjoy two trails along the Mianus River: the pond trail and the oak …

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14.4 km

Newman Mills Park

Highlight • Parking

This 7.6-acre park used to be a grist mill, but now it's a tiny gem along the Mianus River. You'd need a parking sticker to leave your car here, but biking here is free.

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30.6 km

Climb from Pound Ridge Town Park

Highlight • Climb

The park is situated in a small valley that offers a steady climb up the road no matter which direction you choose.

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40.8 km

St Mary's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

I would recommend E Middle Patent Road as a nice and quiet road for road biking or touring. The church is not that noteworthy imho.

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45.6 km

Taconic Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The views from this fast flowing and good quality road are lovely. With trees and quiet fields around you will gain a feeling of inner peace cycling along it.

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47.9 km

Mayer

Nature Reserve

49.8 km

Brown Preserve

Highlight • Forest

Brown Preserve is a small area of protected woodland. The road through here offers a beautiful ride. With small stone walls either side, lush green verges, and some beautiful properties …

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50.8 km

Shellenberger Preserve

Nature Reserve

53.0 km

Mainus River Park is popular with hikers, mountain bikers and dog walkers as a peaceful retreat from urban life. A short distance from Stamford City, the road winds along past the park flanked by tall trees.

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