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Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region

Putnam

Putnam River Trail – Cargill Falls Reservoir loop from Putnam

Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region

Putnam

Putnam River Trail – Cargill Falls Reservoir loop from Putnam

Moderate

2.5

(6)

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Putnam River Trail – Cargill Falls Reservoir loop from Putnam

02:11

45.9km

510m

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: May 8, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.22 km

Putnam River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Putnam along the beautiful Quinebaug river is renowned for its antique market.

Recently, the town has been re-inventing itself with an “Arts & Al Fresco” motif featuring small boutiques, theaters, and art galleries.

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3.15 km

Cargill Falls Reservoir

Highlight • River

At Cargill Falls, you'll find a dam and cascades right in the heart of the city. From the Pomfret Bridge on US-44, you can see the wide dam and several …

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5.47 km

Woodstock Avenue Open Space

Highlight • Forest

Woodstock Avenue Open Space and Sabin Street Open Space are next to each other, just separated by Little River. Ride past these tracts of green space in the fall and enjoy the trees changing color.

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7.92 km

Holzer Preserve

Nature Reserve

8.54 km

Cole Preserve

Nature Reserve

13.9 km

Shaw Hill

Highlight • Summit

28.3 km

Furnace Hill

Highlight • Summit

45.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.5 km

6.71 km

1.55 km

249 m

Surfaces

39.3 km

6.34 km

371 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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17°C

70 %

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Putnam River Trail – Cargill Falls Reservoir loop from Putnam

Putnam River Trail

Cargill Falls Reservoir

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Shaw Hill

Furnace Hill

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