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Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region

Old Mystic – Mystic River Waterfront loop from Old Mystic

Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region

Old Mystic – Mystic River Waterfront loop from Old Mystic

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4.9

(7377)

14,739

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Old Mystic – Mystic River Waterfront loop from Old Mystic

01:31

35.9km

220m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 6.51 km for 67 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.78 km

Old Mystic

Highlight • Settlement

Old Mystic is a small town just north of the Mystic River. There is a small, quaint town center with shopping boutiques, cafes, and restaurants. This is a great place to stop on your ride for a quick snack and a taste of a classic New England small town.

Tip by

2.84 km

Downes Marsh

Highlight • River

This 3.4-mile-long river was once home to three large shipbuilding firms during the 19th century and now hosts the Mystic Seaport maritime museum. The views along the ride are stunning, creating a serene and picturesque experience.

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4.03 km

Mystic River Waterfront

Highlight • River

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4.50 km

Hoxie Scenic Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Hoxie Scenic Overlook grants nice views over the Mystic River right off I-95. This is a nice place to pull off along your ride to grab a sip of water and enjoy the views out of traffic.

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4.60 km

River Road Along the Mystic River

Highlight (Segment) • River

Winding along the Mystic River, this relatively flat road provides picturesque views throughout your ride. Along the way, you'll have the chance to pass through Bindloss Sanctuary and Peace Nature Sanctuary, offering opportunities to stop and enjoy the greenery in the area.

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6.53 km

Mystic River Bascule Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

For cyclists crossing the Mystic River Bascule Bridge, the view is nothing short of captivating. From this vantage point, you're treated to a picturesque scene of the serene Mystic River below. As you pedal across, you can admire the rhythmic motion of boats gliding through the water and the charming waterfront architecture lining the riverbanks. The bridge itself, with its impressive mechanical design, adds to the allure of the experience, providing cyclists with both a visual feast and a sense of the area's industrial heritage.

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9.81 km

Quiambog Cove

Highlight • Beach

Quiambog Cove borders the ocean where Long Island and Block Island Sounds intersect. The cove can be accessed by the public at Knox Preserve.

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14.7 km

DuBois Beach

Beach

25.4 km

Pequot Trail tree-lined road

Highlight • Trail

The Pequot Trail near Westerly, USA, weaves through the historical landscape once inhabited by the Pequot tribe. Tracing ancient Native American paths, the trail immerses hikers in the region's indigenous history. Visitors can explore remnants of the Pequot War era, creating a unique historical journey in this Rhode Island locale.

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35.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.5 km

10.5 km

7.85 km

Surfaces

32.6 km

3.18 km

< 100 m

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Today

Sunday 2 August

27°C

22°C

21 %

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Old Mystic – Mystic River Waterfront loop from Old Mystic

Old Mystic

Downes Marsh

Mystic River Waterfront

Hoxie Scenic Overlook

River Road Along the Mystic River

Mystic River Bascule Bridge

Quiambog Cove

Pequot Trail tree-lined road

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