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Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region

View of the Connecticut River – Gillette Castle loop from Gillette Castle State Park

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United States

Connecticut

Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region

View of the Connecticut River – Gillette Castle loop from Gillette Castle State Park

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19,339

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View of the Connecticut River – Gillette Castle loop from Gillette Castle State Park

03:07

48.4km

700m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: March 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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396 m

View of the Connecticut River

Highlight • Viewpoint

The blue water, bright sunshine, white boats on the river... There's no point in writing, you have to see it to be believed.

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457 m

Gillette Castle

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Mr. Gillette had nothing to do with the razor blades; he was a well-known Sherlock Holmes actor in the early years of the film. He used the money he earned …

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13.6 km

View of Devil's Hopyard State Park

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Devil's Hopyard State Park is an 860 acre park. It is largely wooded and has several places to sit in the shade and enjoy a picnic.

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28.8 km

Snell-Talbot Preserve

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Snell-Talbot Preserve is a small nature preserve on the E Haddam Colchester Turnpike in East Haddam, Connecticut. There are a few nice trails through woodlands and open fields. Although you …

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34.6 km

Gelston Easement

Nature Reserve

41.7 km

Viewpoint

48.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.7 km

7.63 km

7.27 km

2.80 km

1.00 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.4 km

9.65 km

6.01 km

4.95 km

355 m

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Wednesday 20 May

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View of the Connecticut River – Gillette Castle loop from Gillette Castle State Park

View of the Connecticut River

Gillette Castle

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Snell-Talbot Preserve

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