Rock in the Hammonasset River – Guilford Historic Town Center loop from Westbrook

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Connecticut

Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region

Westbrook Center

Rock in the Hammonasset River – Guilford Historic Town Center loop from Westbrook

Moderate

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Rock in the Hammonasset River – Guilford Historic Town Center loop from Westbrook

04:05

96.1km

480m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.19 km

Patchogue River

Highlight • River

The Patchogue River is a popular place for kayaks and fishing boats as it winds through Westbrook from the top of the Duck Islands Roads. The Boston Post Road passes right over it offering lovely harbourside views.

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9.62 km

Rock in the Hammonasset River

Highlight • River

If you bike down Cottage Road, you can access the Hammonasset River at the Town of Madison Canoe/Kayak Launch. This is a popular spot for just soaking in views of the river under the West Main Street Bridge.

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11.9 km

Rettich Preserve

Nature Reserve

27.2 km

View of Capello Pond

Highlight • Viewpoint

There are a couple benches down in the grass off the side of the road here. You get a cool view of Capello Pond, which is just off the side of the road but doesn't see a ton of visitors.

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33.3 km

Guilford Historic Town Center

Highlight • Historical Site

Guilford's historic center is built around the town green, which was laid out in 1639. The green is host to a number of events throughout the year as well as …

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48.2 km

Hotchkiss Cove Beach

Highlight • Beach

Hotchkiss Grove Beach is one of the beaches of Pine Orchard settlement and in an urban area. It is small with a few bays. It is not as busy as …

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61.5 km

Sachem Head Harbor

Highlight • Viewpoint

This beautiful harbor provides spectacular views, with rocky outcrops overlooking Guilford's 150-acre Great Harbor Marsh and Long Island Sound in the distance. It is an ideal place to take a …

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74.1 km

West Wharf Beach

Highlight • Beach

This might be a dead end, but if you are looking for a scenic place to take a seafront break, this might just be it. West Wharf is a small …

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82.4 km

Hammonasset Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Step off the bike and head towards the coast to find the viewpoint at the point. The views here are spectacular and said to be the best of Long Island Sound.

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