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United States
Connecticut
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region

Niantic River Bridge and Beach – Harkness Memorial State Park loop from East Lyme

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Road cycling routes
United States
Connecticut
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region

Niantic River Bridge and Beach – Harkness Memorial State Park loop from East Lyme

Easy

2.9

(22)

26

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Niantic River Bridge and Beach – Harkness Memorial State Park loop from East Lyme

01:44

36.7km

220m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 16, 2026

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Includes movable bridges

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After 3.19 km for 44 m

After 34.0 km for 44 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

1.24 km

Dodge Pond

Highlight • Lake

This pond comes in at just a hair under 30 acres, and is mostly surrounded by houses — but the banks of the southwestern shore are still forested, and this …

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2

2.53 km

Niantic River Bridge and Beach

Highlight • Bridge

From Main Street you can see the curve of Niantic Beach and over to the Niantic River Bridge which spans the mouth of the Niantic River, known as 'The Gut'. …

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3

13.8 km

Ocean Beach

Highlight • Beach

Ocean Beach and Ocean Beach Park have plenty of parking and offer public beachfront access, a boardwalk, and various events throughout the year. Events happen more often during the summer …

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4

14.8 km

Osprey Beach

Highlight • Beach

Enjoy exploring along the sandy shores, soaking in the views of Long Island Sound and the stunning scenery. Breathe in the salty air and feel the sand between your toes. …

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5

15.1 km

New London Harbor Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

New London Harbor Lighthouse is a historic landmark built in 1801 for the fishing and whaling industries. It is Connecticut's oldest and tallest beacon, and the fourth oldest in the …

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6

20.1 km

Harkness Memorial State Park

Highlight • Historical Site

Harkness Memorial State Park, located in Waterford, Connecticut, encompasses 304 acres, featuring the Renaissance Revival mansion "Eolia" surrounded by formal gardens and greenhouses. Once the summer home of philanthropists Edward …

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7

23.3 km

Braman Road Pond

Highlight • Lake

Braman Road Pond is a small pond on, you guessed it, Braman Road in Waterford, Connecticut. Although it's hard to see from the street due to dense foliage, there is …

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8

23.6 km

Rovetti Tract

Highlight • Forest

The Rovetti Tract is a small patch of protected woodland on Braman Road in Waterford, Connecticut. This spot is located in a nice, peaceful residential area, just be aware that there is no shoulder on this road.

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36.7 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.7 km

15.3 km

3.50 km

217 m

Surfaces

20.6 km

15.8 km

264 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 23 June

22°C

17°C

94 %

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