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South Central Connecticut Planning Region

Milford City (Balance)

Silver Sands State Park Beach – Silver Sands State Park Beach loop from Milford

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United States

Connecticut

South Central Connecticut Planning Region

Milford City (Balance)

Silver Sands State Park Beach – Silver Sands State Park Beach loop from Milford

Moderate

3.1

(28)

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Silver Sands State Park Beach – Silver Sands State Park Beach loop from Milford

03:35

14.2km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 15, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 3.50 km for 161 m

Closed: • sunset-sunrise (otherwise open)

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Parking

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3.19 km

Silver Sands State Park Beach

Highlight • Beach

Silver Sands State Park has over a half mile of shoreline, sandy beaches and many types of shore birds.

There are not many structures in the state park as the …

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3.58 km

Sandbar walk

Highlight • Beach

At low tide can walk to the island offshore

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3.66 km

Silver Sands State Park Beach

Highlight • Beach

Silver Sands State Park has over a half mile of shoreline, sandy beaches and many types of shore birds.

There are not many structures in the state park as the …

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4.13 km

Beach

4.70 km

Located along the Long Island Sound, the sandy shoreline of Walnut Beach offers a beautiful, family-friendly atmosphere. After walking along the shoreline, enjoy by the water, go swimming, sunbathing, or …

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7.78 km

Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge

Highlight • Natural

The Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge is a 950-acre (384.5 ha) National Wildlife Refuge. It provides a protected habitat for many different types of birds and waterfowl.

The wetlands …

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11.8 km

East Coast Greenway quiet road

Highlight • Cycleway

A quiet stretch of road that's closed to traffic making it perfect for those less confident on the road. The road surface is a little bumpy so keep your eye out.

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12.1 km

Beach parking lot

Highlight • Parking

Has bike lanes

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14.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.74 km

2.76 km

1.52 km

207 m

Surfaces

6.57 km

3.69 km

1.57 km

1.44 km

961 m

Elevation

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Today

Monday 13 July

29°C

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21 %

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Silver Sands State Park Beach – Silver Sands State Park Beach loop from Milford

Silver Sands State Park Beach

Sandbar walk

Silver Sands State Park Beach

Walnut Beach Pier

Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge

East Coast Greenway quiet road

Beach parking lot

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