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Gilead Cemetery – Gilead Congregational Church loop from Vernon

Gilead Cemetery – Gilead Congregational Church loop from Vernon

Moderate

4.8

(8861)

14,102

riders

Gilead Cemetery – Gilead Congregational Church loop from Vernon

02:48

58.2km

710m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 44.6 km for 102 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.15 km

Risley Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

This pond and the memorial park to the east are both named for John (Jack) S. Risley, whose father ran a farm here.

Keep an eye out for waterbirds on the pond, including hooded merganzers.

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13.1 km

Herrick Memorial Park

Nature Reserve

27.4 km

Gilead Cemetery

Highlight • Historical Site

Gilead Cemetery is right off of CT 85 and can be seen from the road. History buffs will find fascination among the gravesites, which date back to the late 1700s …

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27.7 km

Located right off CT 85, Gilead Congregational Church stands as a beacon of history and community. Its stately presence and timeless architecture make it a notable landmark worth exploring along your journey.

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27.8 km

Scenic CT 85

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This section of CT 85, also known as Gilead Street, is a classic New England road as it features a quaint church, cemetery, and tree-lined streets. It offers a glimpse into the region's rich heritage and scenic landscapes.

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45.7 km

Charter Oak Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Charter Oak Park is easily one of the most popular in Manchester. It has playgrounds, recently improved walkways, courts for basketball and tennis, and a recently improved softball field.

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45.8 km

Charter Oak Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Charter Oak Greenway offers more than 16 miles of paved pathway through Connecticut. It traverses a little bit of everything that makes this region special, from college campuses to lush greenways and tranquil waterways.

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58.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.9 km

6.60 km

6.09 km

4.49 km

210 m

Surfaces

53.2 km

4.56 km

421 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Today

Wednesday 20 May

32°C

17°C

68 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Gilead Cemetery – Gilead Congregational Church loop from Vernon

Risley Reservoir

Gilead Cemetery

Gilead Congregational Church

Scenic CT 85

Charter Oak Park

Charter Oak Greenway

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