Hoxie Scenic Overlook – Watch Hill Point loop from New London

Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region

New London

Hoxie Scenic Overlook – Watch Hill Point loop from New London

Moderate

4.7

(1558)

16,488

riders

Hoxie Scenic Overlook – Watch Hill Point loop from New London

04:15

93.9km

710m

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: August 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

Check opening times.

After 17.5 km for 67 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.66 km

Gold Star Memorial Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

The Gold Star Memorial Bridge actually consists of two twin-span deck truss bridges that cross the Thames River in New London. These are the longest bridges in the state. There …

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14.9 km

Bindloss Sanctuary

Nature Reserve

15.2 km

Hoxie Scenic Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Hoxie Scenic Overlook grants nice views over the Mystic River right off I-95. This is a nice place to pull off along your ride to grab a sip of water and enjoy the views out of traffic.

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15.3 km

River Road Along the Mystic River

Highlight (Segment) • River

Winding along the Mystic River, this relatively flat road provides picturesque views throughout your ride. Along the way, you'll have the chance to pass through Bindloss Sanctuary and Peace Nature …

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17.2 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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17.5 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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32.9 km

Parker Brothers Preserve

Nature Reserve

47.6 km

Watch Hill Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Watch Hill is the southwesternmost point of Rhode Island. Here in the small village you will also find a lighthouse, a beach and a great view of the ocean and Long Island.

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50.3 km

Maschaug Pond

Highlight • Lake

Maschaug Pond is a coastal lagoon, renowned as a popular birding area. What makes it particularly unique is that the only thing separating this body of water from the ocean …

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60.7 km

Wilcox Park

Highlight • Natural

Wilcox Park and Arboretum in Rhode Island provides a quiet retreat with well-maintained green spaces and a variety of trees and plants. It makes a perfect spot to stop and …

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93.9 km

End point

Train Station

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