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Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region

View of the Connecticut River – Gillette Castle loop from Brainard Homestead State Park

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United States

Connecticut

Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region

View of the Connecticut River – Gillette Castle loop from Brainard Homestead State Park

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View of the Connecticut River – Gillette Castle loop from Brainard Homestead State Park

01:25

22.0km

260m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 7.93 km for 430 m

Open: • Monday-Friday: 7:00 AM-6:30 PM • Saturday-Sunday: 10:30 AM-4:45 PM (otherwise closed)

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7.84 km

Chester–Hadlyme Ferry

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

One of the oldest ferries running in the country and only a $2 trip for cyclist. Very scenic roads on both side of the river

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10.3 km

Gillette Castle State Park

Nature Reserve

11.0 km

View of the Connecticut River

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The blue water, bright sunshine, white boats on the river... There's no point in writing, you have to see it to be believed.

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Gillette Castle

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Mr. Gillette had nothing to do with the razor blades; he was a well-known Sherlock Holmes actor in the early years of the film. He used the money he earned …

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.8 km

5.31 km

3.60 km

239 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.4 km

2.66 km

1.68 km

239 m

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Wednesday 2 September

23°C

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12 %

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View of the Connecticut River – Gillette Castle loop from Brainard Homestead State Park

Chester–Hadlyme Ferry

View of the Connecticut River

Gillette Castle

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