French River – Thompson Hill loop from Mechanicsville

Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region

Mechanicsville

French River – Thompson Hill loop from Mechanicsville

Moderate

3.0

(26)

riders

French River – Thompson Hill loop from Mechanicsville

02:15

44.1km

410m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

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.

Tip by

969 m

Mechanicville Pond

Lake

3.85 km

Thompson Hill

Highlight • Summit

Thompson, a charming New England town. It was named after Sir Robert Thompson, an English landholder. There are a few historic buildings and a lovely church.

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9.21 km

Munyan Road Open Space

Nature Reserve

11.2 km

Chapman Pond

Lake

16.6 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, …

Tip by

16.7 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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44.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.6 km

20.0 km

1.19 km

388 m

Surfaces

22.4 km