Hoadley Creek Preserve – Guilford Historic Town Center loop from Branford

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South Central Connecticut Planning Region

Branford Center

Hoadley Creek Preserve – Guilford Historic Town Center loop from Branford

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Hoadley Creek Preserve – Guilford Historic Town Center loop from Branford

02:23

52.1km

440m

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 20, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.12 km for 185 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.22 km

Hoadley Creek Preserve

Highlight • Forest

The Hoadley Creek Preserve features about 3.2 miles of hiking trails, that can be easily extended by adding more trails of the nearby Stony Creek Quarry. Your hike takes you …

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15.8 km

Beaver Brook

Nature Reserve

23.1 km

The West River is a 13.5-mile-long freshwater stream that flows into the New Haven Harbor. This area features dense woodlands with occasional glimpses of the river, providing a tranquil ride accompanied by the soothing sights and sounds of the water.

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26.9 km

View of Capello Pond

Highlight • Viewpoint

There are a couple benches down in the grass off the side of the road here. You get a cool view of Capello Pond, which is just off the side of the road but doesn't see a ton of visitors.

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33.9 km

East River Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This small bridge gives you a great view over the East River and the nearby woodlands. There's also what appears to be a Christmas Tree farm nearby which adds its own unique charm.

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37.4 km

Guilford Historic Town Center

Highlight • Historical Site

Guilford's historic center is built around the town green, which was laid out in 1639. The green is host to a number of events throughout the year as well as …

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40.8 km

Leetes Island Road creek views

Highlight • River

As you pass over two sides of the creek on the road you gain brilliant views of the wooded creek on both sides. Keep your eye out for the bird life that inhabits the creek.

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