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McLean Game Refuge – Tobacco barns loop from Massacoe State Forest

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United States

Connecticut

Capitol Planning Region

West Simsbury

McLean Game Refuge – Tobacco barns loop from Massacoe State Forest

Moderate

4.8

(7417)

10,490

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McLean Game Refuge – Tobacco barns loop from Massacoe State Forest

02:16

37.7km

240m

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: March 27, 2026

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9.24 km

McLean Game Refuge

Highlight • Forest

The McLean Game Refuge is home to hundreds of animal species, including mammals like white-tailed deer, foxes, and bobcats. Birdwatchers flock to the refuge to spot over 150 species of birds, including bald eagles, pileated woodpeckers, and blue herons.

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23.5 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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25.1 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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25.3 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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25.7 km

Granbrook Park

Nature Reserve

25.9 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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37.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.8 km

12.1 km

11.5 km

882 m

415 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.9 km

12.1 km

415 m

368 m

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McLean Game Refuge – Tobacco barns loop from Massacoe State Forest

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Tobacco barns

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