Camp Columbia State Park – Jones Pond loop from Bantam

United States

Connecticut

Northwest Hills Planning Region

Bantam

Camp Columbia State Park – Jones Pond loop from Bantam

Moderate

3.3

(11)

riders

Camp Columbia State Park – Jones Pond loop from Bantam

02:13

35.4km

430m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.49 km

Bantam Civic Association

Nature Reserve

14.7 km

Camp Columbia State Park

Highlight • Historical Site

From 1903 to 1942, the site served as the rural campus of Columbia University's Engineering Department. Imagine students learning surveying, mining, and other practical skills amidst the serene Connecticut countryside.

Tip by

16.3 km

Jones Pond

Highlight • Lake

Jones Pond is a small pond just off of Lakeside Road. This is a pretty place to slow down a little and look out over the water.

Tip by

19.1 km

Emmons Pond

Lake

19.5 km

Little Mount Tom

Highlight • Summit

29.1 km

Mount Tom Pond

Highlight • Lake

Mount Tom Pond has multiple swimming beaches around its shore as well as picnic areas.

Tip by

35.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.0 km

7.36 km

4.49 km

2.49 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.6 km

8.38 km

5.25 km

4.04 km

169 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Today

Monday 9 November

12°C

4°C

72 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Camp Columbia State Park – Jones Pond loop from Bantam

Camp Columbia State Park

Jones Pond

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