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Holcomb Farm – Tobacco barns loop from West Simsbury

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Holcomb Farm – Tobacco barns loop from West Simsbury

Moderate

2.9

(11)

riders

Holcomb Farm – Tobacco barns loop from West Simsbury

02:21

39.5km

250m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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: April 18, 2026

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2.53 km

Massacoe State Forest of Great Pond Block

Highlight • Forest

Massacoe State Forest of Great Pond Block is made up of two separate blocks of 370 acres of woodland. The Great Pond Block is larger and welcomes hikers, bikers, birdwatchers, and joggers to enjoy this public green space.

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Holcomb Farm

Highlight • Settlement

Established in 1756, the farm has been continuously operated by the Holcomb family for over 200 years. You can explore a network of trails winding through forests, meadows, and along the scenic West Branch of the Salmon Brook.

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27.1 km

New Haven and Northampton Canal Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

New Haven and Northampton Canal Greenway is an 84 mile trail from New Haven, CT to Northampton, MA. The path at this point is also known as the Farmington Canal …

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28.6 km

Tobacco barns

Highlight • Monument

Believe it or not, tobacco used to be big business in Connecticut. The characteristic construction of these barns allowed enough airflow that the tobacco could be hung and air-dried within the shelter of the building.

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28.8 km

Farmington Canal Heritage Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

New Haven and Northampton Canal Greenway is an 84 mile trail from New Haven, CT to Northampton, MA. The path at this point is also known as the Farmington Canal …

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29.3 km

Granbrook Park

Nature Reserve

29.4 km

New Haven and Northampton Canal Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

New Haven and Northampton Canal Greenway is an 84-mile trail from New Haven, CT to Northampton, MA.

The trail is completely paved and mostly on off-road paths. There are some points where the trail briefly joins up with quiet roads.

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39.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.9 km

8.99 km

712 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.2 km

12.2 km

146 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Holcomb Farm – Tobacco barns loop from West Simsbury

Massacoe State Forest of Great Pond Block

Holcomb Farm

New Haven and Northampton Canal Greenway

Tobacco barns

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