Lake Waramaug – Lake Waramaug State Park loop from Bantam

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Lake Waramaug – Lake Waramaug State Park loop from Bantam

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Lake Waramaug – Lake Waramaug State Park loop from Bantam

03:23

53.6km

540m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.41 km

Bantam Swamp

Highlight • Natural

Bantam Swamp is around and predominately south of Little Pond. It is a wetland teeming with wildlife, and it is a picturesque area to visit.

Tip by

4.77 km

Bantam Lake is the largest natural lake in Connecticut at 947 acres. The lake and the surrounding area, managed by the White Memorial Conservation Center, is known for its diverse and dense bird population.

Tip by

5.11 km

White Memorial Foundation

Nature Reserve

10.8 km

Camp Columbia State Park

Highlight • Historical Site

From 1903 to 1942, the site served as the rural campus of Columbia University's Engineering Department. Imagine students learning surveying, mining, and other practical skills amidst the serene Connecticut countryside.

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12.4 km

Jones Pond

Highlight • Lake

Jones Pond is a small pond just off of Lakeside Road. This is a pretty place to slow down a little and look out over the water.

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28.0 km

Lake Waramaug

Highlight • Lake

33.2 km

Lake Waramaug State Park

Highlight • Lake

This small lake-side park comes equipped with picnic benches and plenty of trees to provide shade on a summers day. A great spot to take a break.

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33.8 km

Lake Waramaug State Park

Nature Reserve

46.2 km

Mount Tom Pond

Highlight • Lake

Mount Tom Pond has multiple swimming beaches around its shore as well as picnic areas.

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53.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.7 km

13.0 km

3.17 km

2.52 km

137 m

101 m

Surfaces

45.7 km

4.24 km

2.04 km

819 m

811 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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Lake Waramaug – Lake Waramaug State Park loop from Bantam

Bantam Swamp

Bantam Lake

Camp Columbia State Park

Jones Pond

Lake Waramaug

Lake Waramaug State Park

Mount Tom Pond

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