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Western Connecticut Planning Region

Mainus River – Taconic Road loop from Mianus River State Park

Western Connecticut Planning Region

Mainus River – Taconic Road loop from Mianus River State Park

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(8495)

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Mainus River – Taconic Road loop from Mianus River State Park

02:12

43.7km

460m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 26.2 km for 334 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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28 m

Mainus River

Highlight • River

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.

Tip by

11.2 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 …

Tip by

13.1 km

Mayer

Nature Reserve

15.2 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.

Tip by

20.2 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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26.1 km

Bedford Village Historic District

Highlight • Historical Site

Thanks to over a century of dedicated work by the Bedford Historical Society this town has a number of well preserved buildings plus multiple museums and education programs for locals & tourists alike.

Tip by

41.6 km

Shellenberger Preserve

Nature Reserve

43.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.3 km

15.5 km

3.59 km

281 m

Surfaces

27.8 km

15.8 km

103 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Saturday 23 May

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8°C

92 %

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Mainus River – Taconic Road loop from Mianus River State Park

Mainus River

Brown Preserve

Taconic Road

St Mary's Church

Bedford Village Historic District

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