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Western Connecticut Planning Region
Norwalk

New Canaan – Darien Nature Center loop from South Norwalk

Moderate

5.0

(8204)

19,253

riders

New Canaan – Darien Nature Center loop from South Norwalk

01:45

27.0km

270m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 30, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.40 km

Golden Hill

Highlight • Summit

6.06 km

Ponus Avenue Open Space

Nature Reserve

3

6.64 km

Middle Clapboard Hill

Highlight • Summit

4

11.7 km

Church Hill (God's Acre)

Highlight • Religious Site

Church Hill, or God's Acre, is a small knoll on a small triangular plot between Park Street and Main Street managed by the Congregational Church of New Canaan. During the holidays, there is a large Christmas Tree on this hill that help get everyone in the holiday spirit.

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5

12.1 km

New Canaan

Highlight • Settlement

New Canaan is a wealthy little town about an hour's train ride away from Manhattan.

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6

18.0 km

Salisbury Pond

Highlight • Lake

Salisbury Pond is just off of Salisbury Road in Darien, Connecticut. There is a small creek that flows out of the pond, under the road, and into a smaller lower pond, making this a scenic spot in a quiet residential area.

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7

19.9 km

Darien Nature Center

Highlight • Rest Area

The Darien Nature Center has been around for almost fifty years and is now a busy place with lots of programs about the environment, live animals to see, special exhibits each season, and talks.

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B

27.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.5 km

10.3 km

1.18 km

983 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.1 km

8.48 km

466 m

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