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Whaley Lake – Maybrook Trailway loop from Farrington Woods

Routes

Bike touring routes & trails

United States

Connecticut

Western Connecticut Planning Region

Danbury

Whaley Lake – Maybrook Trailway loop from Farrington Woods

Moderate

4.8

(2268)

19,962

riders

Whaley Lake – Maybrook Trailway loop from Farrington Woods

03:38

61.2km

380m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.15 km for 120 m

After 6.57 km for 151 m

After 60.8 km for 58 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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974 m

Haines Pond

Lake

15.6 km

Through the wetlands

Highlight • Cycleway

Great skies and good riding surface. Strong winds can be a challenge here.

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19.9 km

Maybrook Trailway

Highlight • Trail

offers possible resting spots with shade. good for people watching as well :)

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21.3 km

Beautiful trees and foliage along the Empire State Trail

Highlight • Structure

24.5 km

Wetlands Along Maybrook Trailway

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

This paved rail trail traverses two counties in New York — you can bike more than 28 miles on it if you go from end to end.

This particular section …

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27.9 km

Whaley Lake

Highlight • Lake

Whaley Lake is the largest lake in Dutchess County. So nice to ride here!

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45.3 km

Maybrook Trailway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Amazing stretch of the EST!
Passing the lake and along side old train tracks, wide open skies await you while passing on the trail through 'the great swamps'.

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51.4 km