View of Saugatuck Reservoir – View of Saugatuck Reservoir loop from Sandy Hook

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Connecticut

Western Connecticut Planning Region

View of Saugatuck Reservoir – View of Saugatuck Reservoir loop from Sandy Hook

Moderate

3.1

(21)

riders

View of Saugatuck Reservoir – View of Saugatuck Reservoir loop from Sandy Hook

03:26

74.6km

760m

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 29, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.66 km

Dickinson Memorial Park

Forest

13.4 km

Town Open Space (Key Rock Road)

Nature Reserve

14.0 km

Newtown Forest Association

Highlight • Forest

Newtown Forest Association lands span across Key Rock Road in Newtown, Connecticut. This pretty section of cycling takes you through thick forests and wetlands in a quiet residential area.

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24.1 km

U.S. Bicycle Route 7 (Connecticut)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The U.S. Bicycle Route 7 (USBR 7) is a super nice, north-south bike trail that follows the Western New England Greenway through Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Vermont. This section goes through …

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32.8 km

View of Saugatuck Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice view of Saugatuck Reservior from the road. There is not a designated place to stop and enjoy the view, so make sure that you safely admire the water while on the road with car traffic.

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37.1 km

View of Saugatuck Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very steep downhill leads right into a light uphill.

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47.8 km

The Aspetuck Reservoir, nestled along the Aspetuck River offers breathtaking views for cyclists throughout the year. Its scenic beauty is especially captivating during the fall season, providing cyclists with a picturesque backdrop for their rides.

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48.6 km

View of the Aspetuck River

Highlight • Viewpoint

You get a great view of the Aspetuck River as you bike across this small bridge. The river is only 17 miles, and there are only a few spots where you get a view as good as this one.

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59.0 km

Lakewood Ymca (Camp Tepee)

Nature Reserve

59.1 km

Camp Tepee

Highlight • Rest Area

Camp Tepee is a popular camp for all ages run by the Lakewood-Trumbull YMCA. As you zip by on your bike, enjoy the pond and forest setting just off the side of the road.

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74.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

59.4 km

14.4 km

592 m

197 m

Surfaces

64.9 km