Pattaconk Lake – Post Cove loop from Moodus

Road cycling routes

United States

Connecticut

Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region

Moodus

Pattaconk Lake – Post Cove loop from Moodus

Moderate

3.2

(24)

riders

Pattaconk Lake – Post Cove loop from Moodus

03:37

77.3km

740m

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: July 20, 2026

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5.49 km

Brainard Homestead State Park

Nature Reserve

22.0 km

Pattaconk Lake

Highlight • Lake

Pattaconk Lake is most popular for fishing and boating, but it makes for a great stop during a bike ride, too. There are a number of hiking trails around the …

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24.6 km

Cedar Lake

Lake

37.5 km

This peak may be diminutive, but it's still a nice little stopover to enjoy some views. Look for some green open spaces to the southeast, and glimpses of much larger conservation areas to the east, southwest, and west.

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38.1 km

Town Open Space (West Pond Meadow Road)

Highlight • Forest

Surrounded by tall woodland, this town open space provides a great spot for you to jump off the bike and take a rest. Take care whilst pulling back onto the road.

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50.7 km

River Road

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

River Road, along with a few of the other paved roads and bridges in the area, offers views of the Connecticut River. There are a bunch of neighborhoods on the …

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55.8 km

Post Cove

Highlight • Lake

Post Cove is a small, pretty pond fed by the Connecticut River. When riding by, be on the lookout for songbirds and ducks by the water and in the tall grasses and reeds.

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57.0 km

Evelyn & Hawthorne Smyth Sanctuary

Highlight • Lake

Evelyn & Hawthorne Smyth Sanctuary is a small nature Preserve off of Essex Street near Post Cove and the Connecticut River. As you ride, you get nice views over the water in this attractive area.

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58.2 km

Deep River

Highlight • Settlement

This town embodies the quintessential charm of New England, with its picturesque Main Street lined with boutiques, cafes, and historic landmarks.

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59.4 km

Deep River Landing

Highlight • Viewpoint

A waterside viewing point looking out onto the Connecticut River. A very tranquil spot, keep your eyes out for the wildlife such as eagles and ospreys.

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