Titicus Reservoir South Side – Cross River Reservoir loop from Bethel

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United States

Connecticut

Western Connecticut Planning Region

Bethel

Titicus Reservoir South Side – Cross River Reservoir loop from Bethel

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Titicus Reservoir South Side – Cross River Reservoir loop from Bethel

04:22

94.3km

1,000m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very 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 10, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 22.5 km for 9 m

After 23.3 km for 9 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

14.3 km

Town Open Space (Ridgebury Road)

Nature Reserve

24.0 km

Maybrook Trailway – Brewster Section

Highlight • Trail

.. running along old train tracks.

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27.9 km

Diverting Reservoir

Lake

35.9 km

Titicus River

Lake

37.1 km

Titicus Reservoir South Side

Highlight • Lake

The Titicus Reservoir has been supplying NYC with water since 1893. It's beautiful riding here, and often pretty quiet too.

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46.2 km

Cross River Outlet Unit

Nature Reserve

54.9 km

Cross River Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Cross River Reservoir is a freshwater lake in scenic Westchester County. It is in a gorgeous forest setting, and when you cycle past it here on the Old Post Road …

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56.9 km

Cross River Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

As you pass over Cross River Bridge, you get a great view of the water below. The traffic is normally light, so you should be able to go slowly to …

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57.0 km

This lovely smooth, paved road goes through Ward Pound Ridge Reservation over rolling hills. This is an especially pretty road to ride in the fall as the leaves change from green to orange, yellow, and red.

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74.7 km

Branchville Road Open Space

Highlight • Natural

This is the only protected open space right off Branchville Road, which makes it a great stopover if you're cycling this scenic route.

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76.1 km

Biddle Hill

Highlight • Summit

Biddle Hill is a 732-foot hill on Branchville Road. This is a nice climb in a quiet area and a good addition to any ride.

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88.4 km

U.S. Bicycle Route 7 (Connecticut)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The U.S. Bicycle Route 7 (USBR 7) is a super nice, north-south bike trail that follows the Western New England Greenway through Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Vermont. This section goes through …

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94.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types