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South Central Connecticut Planning Region
West Haven

View of Sleeping Giant – Granite Hill view loop from West Haven

Moderate

3.0

(6)

61

riders

View of Sleeping Giant – Granite Hill view loop from West Haven

02:05

49.6km

260m

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: May 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 42.8 km for 223 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

3.93 km

Atlantic pier view

Highlight • Viewpoint

Step off the bike and walk down the pier to gain incredible views of the Atlantic and down the coastline. On a still and clear day you can see a long way along the coast.

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2

28.6 km

View of Sleeping Giant

Highlight • Viewpoint

Just off the side of the path, there is a pretty cool head-on view of Sleeping Giant. If you like trails and hills, there is lots of great running just across the street at Sleeping Giant State Park.

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3

28.6 km

Granite Hill view

Highlight • Viewpoint

View of a granite hill here that is wonderful! Also a pizza place on the corner.

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4

29.6 km

Farmington Canal trail goes right past the university.

Tip by

5

40.4 km

The Farmington Canal Heritage Trail is a 80-mile paved trail that follows the path of the historic Farmington Canal. The trail offers stunning views of the Connecticut River and the surrounding countryside.

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6

42.1 km

Bass Tower

Highlight • Monument

Tower on campus with gothic architecture

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7

43.1 km

Yale University

Highlight • Historical Site

Yale University is a world-famous Ivy League university. Founded in 1701, Yale is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States. The campus is in the heart of downtown New Haven and a beautiful place to walk around and explore. Please be respectful of students and faculty as you marvel at the historic buildings and wander through the grassy quads and courts.

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8

43.4 km

New Haven Green

Highlight • Historical Site

New Haven Green is a historic, open, green park in the heart of New Haven. The park is home to a variety of monuments, including the Yale University Old Campus, the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch.

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B

49.6 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.9 km

20.3 km

6.39 km

1.63 km

406 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

44.8 km

4.39 km

252 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 6 June

28°C

14°C

27 %

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