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Northwest Hills Planning Region

Camp Columbia State Park – Bantam Swamp loop from Thomaston

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Bike touring routes & trails
United States
Connecticut
Northwest Hills Planning Region

Camp Columbia State Park – Bantam Swamp loop from Thomaston

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Camp Columbia State Park – Bantam Swamp loop from Thomaston

03:38

55.1km

740m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 7, 2025

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26.8 km

Camp Columbia State Park

Highlight • Historical Site

From 1903 to 1942, the site served as the rural campus of Columbia University's Engineering Department. Imagine students learning surveying, mining, and other practical skills amidst the serene Connecticut countryside.

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2

28.3 km

Jones Pond

Highlight • Lake

Jones Pond is a small pond just off of Lakeside Road. This is a pretty place to slow down a little and look out over the water.

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3

37.0 km

Bantam Swamp

Highlight • Natural

Bantam Swamp is around and predominately south of Little Pond. It is a wetland teeming with wildlife, and it is a picturesque area to visit.

Tip by

4

40.1 km

Bantam River Preserve

Nature Reserve

5

48.6 km

Camp Hill

Highlight • Summit

B

55.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.1 km

22.7 km

4.85 km

3.36 km

156 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

42.0 km

8.92 km

3.25 km

518 m

434 m

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Highest point (360 m)

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