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Mechanicsville

West Thompson Dam – Acme Pond Waterfall loop from Mechanicsville

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Road cycling routes
United States
Connecticut
Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region
Mechanicsville

West Thompson Dam – Acme Pond Waterfall loop from Mechanicsville

Moderate

2.8

(7)

94

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West Thompson Dam – Acme Pond Waterfall loop from Mechanicsville

03:28

66.0km

730m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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After 2.42 km for 340 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

672 m

French River

Highlight • River

A pleasant river flows through the Mechanicsville Park area. This point provides a nice pull-off spot from the road, featuring several picnic benches and a great view of the water to enjoy.

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969 m

Mechanicville Pond

Lake

3

2.03 km

West Thompson Dam Recreation Area

Highlight • Structure

4

2.59 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.

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5

6.16 km

Woodstock Avenue Open Space

Highlight • Forest

Woodstock Avenue Open Space and Sabin Street Open Space are next to each other, just separated by Little River. Ride past these tracts of green space in the fall and enjoy the trees changing color.

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8.61 km

Holzer Preserve

Nature Reserve

9.23 km

Cole Preserve

Nature Reserve

8

40.2 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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9

49.3 km

Acme Pond Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Make the most of this fairly wild and natural pond as you ride past. Keep your eyes pealed for wildlife and specifically birds who like the nest in the area. …

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58.1 km

Chapman Pond

Lake

B

66.0 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.3 km

27.1 km

5.50 km

4.87 km

318 m

Surfaces

36.3 km

29.0 km

469 m

318 m

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Tuesday 13 October

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12°C

39 %

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