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Black Rock State Park – Camp Columbia State Park loop from Thomaston

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United States

Connecticut

Northwest Hills Planning Region

Black Rock State Park – Camp Columbia State Park loop from Thomaston

Hard

3.4

(11)

riders

Black Rock State Park – Camp Columbia State Park loop from Thomaston

03:38

55.5km

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: May 17, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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4.04 km

Black Rock State Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Black Rock State Park offers a lot of recreation opportunities for visitors, including a campground. So if you are touring the area it does make and ideal spot to stop and spend an afternoon and evening exploring.

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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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28.4 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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37.4 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.

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48.9 km

Camp Hill

Highlight • Summit

55.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.2 km

23.3 km

4.69 km

2.94 km

192 m

101 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

42.6 km

8.92 km

3.24 km

633 m

141 m

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Highest point (360 m)

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Monday 8 June

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Black Rock State Park – Camp Columbia State Park loop from Thomaston

Black Rock State Park

Camp Columbia State Park

Jones Pond

Bantam Swamp

Camp Hill

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