Mystic River Bascule Bridge – Union Baptist Church loop from Old Mystic

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Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region

Mystic River Bascule Bridge – Union Baptist Church loop from Old Mystic

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Mystic River Bascule Bridge – Union Baptist Church loop from Old Mystic

01:28

34.0km

220m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 3.01 km for 67 m

After 3.61 km for 67 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.05 km

Mystic River Bascule Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

For cyclists crossing the Mystic River Bascule Bridge, the view is nothing short of captivating. From this vantage point, you're treated to a picturesque scene of the serene Mystic River …

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3.34 km

Union Baptist Church

Highlight • Religious Site

The church is an impressive sight from the roadside, with the architecture towering over the street. It is popular within the local community, and makes a great photo along your ride.

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6.85 km

The small Knox Preserve has just over 1 mile of unmarked hiking trails and allows kayakers to access Quiambog Cove. The preserve is a popular spot for bird watching but the trails are closed during the nesting season.

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7.17 km

Quiambog Cove

Highlight • Beach

Quiambog Cove borders the ocean where Long Island and Block Island Sounds intersect. The cove can be accessed by the public at Knox Preserve.

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9.65 km

Manor Inn Pond

Highlight • Lake

You'll gain lovely views of the pond on both sides of the road as you cycle over it. Keep your eye out for the varied bird life that inhabits the …

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12.8 km

DuBois Beach

Beach

23.6 km

Pequot Trail tree-lined road

Highlight • Trail

The Pequot Trail near Westerly, USA, weaves through the historical landscape once inhabited by the Pequot tribe. Tracing ancient Native American paths, the trail immerses hikers in the region's indigenous …

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34.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.1 km

11.3 km

4.59 km

Surfaces

29.5 km

4.41 km