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Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region

View of the Connecticut River – Gillette Castle loop from Gillette Castle State Park

Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region

View of the Connecticut River – Gillette Castle loop from Gillette Castle State Park

Hard

4.9

(5021)

19,339

riders

View of the Connecticut River – Gillette Castle loop from Gillette Castle State Park

03:03

48.5km

670m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

396 m

View of the Connecticut River

Highlight • Viewpoint

The blue water, bright sunshine, white boats on the river... There's no point in writing, you have to see it to be believed.

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2

457 m

Gillette Castle

Highlight • Castle

Mr. Gillette had nothing to do with the razor blades; he was a well-known Sherlock Holmes actor in the early years of the film. He used the money he earned …

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3

13.4 km

Devil's Hopyard State Park

Highlight • Forest

Devil's Hopyard State Park is an 860 acre park. It is largely wooded and has several places to sit in the shade and enjoy a picnic.

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4

14.4 km

Devil's Hopyard Covered Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Devil's Hopyard Covered Bridge is a beautiful, old covered bridge that crosses a small creek. The bridge is surrounded by dense, green foliage.

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5

28.9 km

Snell-Talbot Preserve

Highlight • Forest

Snell-Talbot Preserve is a small nature preserve on the E Haddam Colchester Turnpike in East Haddam, Connecticut. There are a few nice trails through woodlands and open fields. Although you …

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34.7 km

Gelston Easement

Nature Reserve

41.8 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

B

48.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.1 km

9.24 km

6.80 km

2.29 km

1.00 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.3 km

8.66 km

5.99 km

4.95 km

545 m

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