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Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region

Griswold Preserve – Deep River loop from Chapman Pond Preserve

Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region

Griswold Preserve – Deep River loop from Chapman Pond Preserve

Moderate

4.6

(9442)

9,692

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Griswold Preserve – Deep River loop from Chapman Pond Preserve

02:59

58.8km

660m

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: March 21, 2026

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After 40.4 km for 93 m

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Parking

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22.8 km

Griswold Preserve

Highlight • Natural

Griswold Preserve is a beautiful wetland with plenty of wildlife to see. There aren't any roads running through it so you'll have to step off the bike to take a closer look. Perfect for a mid ride break.

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35.0 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 south side of the river that make for great road riding.

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40.4 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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42.1 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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45.2 km

Jennings Pond

Highlight • Lake

Jennings Pond is a pond created by a small dam on the eastern side of the pond which sits between two private properties. The pond is surrounded by trees and is best visible year round from this spot on Spring Road. The pond supports much wildlife and is a bustling springtime location for many birds and insects.

Tip by

46.2 km

Carini Preserve

Nature Reserve

58.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.4 km

20.0 km

6.57 km

1.66 km

121 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.2 km

25.6 km

121 m

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Sunday 24 May

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8°C

98 %

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Griswold Preserve – Deep River loop from Chapman Pond Preserve

Griswold Preserve

River Road

Evelyn & Hawthorne Smyth Sanctuary

Deep River

Jennings Pond

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