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United States
Connecticut
Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region

Quaddick Reservoir – Old Daniels Dam loop from Quaddick State Forest

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Mountain biking trails
United States
Connecticut
Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region

Quaddick Reservoir – Old Daniels Dam loop from Quaddick State Forest

Hard

3.0

(9)

51

riders

Quaddick Reservoir – Old Daniels Dam loop from Quaddick State Forest

07:19

103km

1,110m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 48.0 km for 156 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

5.93 km

Quaddick Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

The Quaddick Reservoir, once frequented by the Nipmuck Indians for fishing, is the main attraction of this park. Today, the area is popular with its sandy beach, ball fields, and the trails that run throughout the park.

Tip by

9.12 km

Munyan Road Open Space

Nature Reserve

11.2 km

Chapman Pond

Lake

4

16.7 km

The area is home to one of the earliest textile mills in Connecticut. Unfortunately, in 1861, the mill burned down, and it was never reconstructed. Numerous remnants of the mill, …

Tip by

5

16.8 km

Old Daniels Dam

Highlight • Monument

The stone dam from the early 19th century provides a picturesque view of the Five Mile River and carries a rich history, once serving as part of a textile mill. …

Tip by

6

34.2 km

Airline State Park Trail (Northern Section)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Airline State Park Trail is divided into sections, and the northern section spans 21 miles from Windham to Putnam, making it a popular rail trail among hikers, runners, and bikers.

Tip by

7

34.5 km

The Airline State Park Trail is divided into sections, and the northern section spans 21 miles from Windham to Putnam, making it a popular rail trail among hikers, runners, and bikers.

Tip by

8

48.2 km

This park is well known for its trails, attracting hikers, runners, bikers, and equestrians, and offering riverfront picnic sites along the Natchaug River. Additionally, it provides campsites for those looking to explore for several days.

Tip by

72.5 km

Linda J. Rapoport Memorial Preserve

Nature Reserve

10

92.3 km

West Thompson Dam

Highlight • Monument

Spanning 239 acres, this lake is great for paddling and fishing. The dam was built by the US Army Corps of Engineers in 1965, its capacity stands at 342 million gallons of flood water.

Tip by

11

92.8 km

West Thompson Dam Recreation Area

Highlight • Structure

93.9 km

Mechanicville Pond

Lake

B

103 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.3 km

23.4 km

16.0 km

5.33 km

4.86 km

4.42 km

Surfaces

39.8 km

27.0 km

24.1 km

6.48 km

3.41 km

2.60 km

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Wednesday 22 July

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17°C

68 %

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