Quassy – Cox Nature Reserve loop from Middlebury

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Quassy – Cox Nature Reserve loop from Middlebury

Hard

3.2

(3)

riders

Quassy – Cox Nature Reserve loop from Middlebury

02:35

38.7km

590m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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81 m

Quassy

Highlight • Structure

A one-stop shop for thrills, spills, and summer fun, offering classic amusement park rides, a water park called Splash Away Bay, and even access to Lake Quassapaug for swimming and relaxation.

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4.90 km

This woodland just off Tuttle Road is a natural reserve of trees and land. There is no public access into the reserve, but you get a good feel for the natural beauty of the area when riding down the road.

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13.3 km

Marzahl Refuge (Frederick W. Marzahl Memorial Refuge)

Highlight • Forest

Marzahl Refuge, also known as Frederick W. Marzahl Memorial Refuge, is a very small patch of woods with two short trails that backs up to Camel Hill Brook. Step off …

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20.1 km

Bird Pond

Highlight • Lake

This pond was created in the early 19th century to provide water for the fulling mill on Woodcreek Road, even before Long Meadow Pond was constructed.

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20.9 km

Bellamy-Ferriday House and Garden

Highlight • Historical Site

This historic home offers guided tours for a fee. The gardens are nice, especially in the spring with the flowers in bloom. The property also joins the 81-acre Bellamy Preserve.

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26.6 km

East Spring Brook

Highlight • River

This area provides a pleasant break to enjoy a small brook. It's a relaxing spot to rest, take in the surroundings, or capture a nice photograph.

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31.3 km

Engleke Pond

Highlight • Lake

Engleke Pond is a small pond surrounded by reeds that can be seen from Rowley Road and Middle Road Turnpike. This pond is located on private property.

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38.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.9 km

16.9 km

872 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.5 km