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Mechanicsville

Douglas State Forest – Quaddick Reservoir loop from Mechanicsville

Moderate

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Douglas State Forest – Quaddick Reservoir loop from Mechanicsville

02:40

56.5km

570m

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: December 5, 2025

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Parking

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1

11.4 km

Douglas State Forest

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Quiet, wide road (downhill north to south) to rip through or take a break in.

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2

32.3 km

There isn't much to White Mill Park. There is a footbridge that crosses the Clear River running down from Wilson Reservoir. The views from the bridge are picturesque.

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3

42.7 km

Whitmans Pond

Highlight • Lake

4

45.7 km

Quaddick Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

The Quaddick Reservoir, once frequented by the Nipmuck Indians for fishing, is the main attraction of this park. Today, the area is popular with its sandy beach, ball fields, and the trails that run throughout the park.

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49.0 km

Quaddick Reservoir Water Access

Nature Reserve

6

52.7 km

Thompson

Highlight • Settlement

Thompson, a charming New England town. It was named after Sir Robert Thompson, an English landholder. There are a few historic buildings and a lovely church.

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7

55.5 km

Mechanicville Pond

Lake

B

56.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.3 km

6.06 km

2.19 km

Surfaces

50.2 km

5.76 km

541 m

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Elevation

Elevation

Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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