Putnam River Trail – Cargill Falls Reservoir loop from East Brooklyn

Road cycling routes

United States

Connecticut

Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region

East Brooklyn

Putnam River Trail – Cargill Falls Reservoir loop from East Brooklyn

Moderate

4.7

(5153)

18,638

riders

Putnam River Trail – Cargill Falls Reservoir loop from East Brooklyn

03:36

80.1km

530m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.21 km

Danielson Main Street & Broad Street Historic District

Highlight • Historical Site

Danielson is a beautiful borough in the town of Killingly, and it has two historic districts to its name. The Danielson Main Street Historic District and Broad Street-Davis Park Historic …

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16.4 km

Putnam River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Putnam River Trail is a 1.8 mile long paved trail. It is part of the East Coast Greenway Trail. As the name suggests, it follows along the Putnam River and gives you great views of the water.

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17.8 km

Cargill Falls Reservoir

Highlight • River

At Cargill Falls, you'll find a dam and cascades right in the heart of the city. From the Pomfret Bridge on US-44, you can see the wide dam and several …

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21.6 km

West Thompson Dam Recreation Area

Highlight • Structure

24.4 km

Grosvenordale Mills

Highlight • Monument

As you make your way across the bridge you will see Grosvenordale Mills located on the banks of the French River. It's a nice place for a stop!

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30.6 km

Langers Pond

Lake

45.5 km

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.

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48.7 km

Munyan Road Open Space

Nature Reserve

50.7 km

Chapman Pond

Lake

56.1 km

Abandoned Stone House at Daniel's Village Archaeological Site

Highlight • Historical Site

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, …

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56.2 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. …

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80.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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