All told, this converted rail trail runs more than 47 miles through Connecticut, and is also part of the much longer East Coast Greenway. The paved surfaces makes for nice, easy riding through lots of pretty greenbelt areas.

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1. Sleeping Giant State Park loop via Farmington Canal Heritage Trail

59.4km

03:39

490m

Cycle the difficult 36.9-mile Sleeping Giant State Park loop via Farmington Canal Heritage Trail, featuring diverse scenery and 1616 feet of

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2. Mount Carmel view – View of Sleeping Giant loop from State Street

29.9km

01:45

100m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Bass Tower – View of Sleeping Giant loop from Cheshire

74.1km

04:12

190m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Distance 1.48 km

Uphill 10 m

Downhill 10 m

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Location: South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, United States

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Farmington Canal Heritage Trail

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Farmington Canal Heritage Trail

Farmington Canal Heritage Trail

1. Sleeping Giant State Park loop via Farmington Canal Heritage Trail

2. Mount Carmel view – View of Sleeping Giant loop from State Street

3. Bass Tower – View of Sleeping Giant loop from Cheshire

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