Air Line Trail – Former Lyman Viaduct loop from East Hampton

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Connecticut

Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region

East Hampton

Air Line Trail – Former Lyman Viaduct loop from East Hampton

Hard

4.6

(7903)

14,783

riders

Air Line Trail – Former Lyman Viaduct loop from East Hampton

05:10

62.3km

390m

Cycling

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

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.39 km

Air Line State Park Trail Waterfalls

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Completely gravel but mostly compacted. Loose rocks in some areas.

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5.16 km

Gateway Preserve

Nature Reserve

13.6 km

Birch Hill Road Open Space West

Highlight • Forest

Birch Hill Road Open Space West is a nature reserve southeast of Grayville Falls, situated right next to the Air Line State Park Trail. Undeveloped, forested land covers the area …

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14.5 km

Grayville Falls Town Park

Nature Reserve

17.0 km

Colchester Spur Trail junction

Highlight • Trail

From here you can take the Colchester Spur Trail. The area surrounding the trail played a small but fascinating role in the American Revolution. Look for markers mentioning skirmish sites and troop movements.

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18.7 km

Air Line Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Air Line Trail is a paved 50-mile multi-use trail that connects the cities of Thompson and Portland. This trail is open to walkers, bikes, and even horses.

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31.4 km

Air Line & Hop River State Park Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This park runs alongside the Willimantic River, providing scenic views of the water. On the opposite side, there are train tracks where you can occasionally observe interesting carts passing by.

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35.7 km

Air Line State Park trail

Highlight • Trail

53.0 km

View of the river from the Air Line State Park Trail (Southern Section)

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The Air Line State Park Trail in Connecticut is a rail trail and linear state park that is a part of the East Coast Greenway. There are several sections including: …

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