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Capitol Planning Region

Farmington River Bridge – East Coast Greenway loop from Town Open Space (Pequabuck Lane)

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United States

Connecticut

Capitol Planning Region

Farmington River Bridge – East Coast Greenway loop from Town Open Space (Pequabuck Lane)

Moderate

4.6

(1055)

10,184

riders

Farmington River Bridge – East Coast Greenway loop from Town Open Space (Pequabuck Lane)

04:07

70.5km

320m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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: June 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 17.0 km for 105 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.83 km

State of CT, Shade Swamp Sanctuary

Nature Reserve

6.19 km

Farmington River Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This is one of several pedestrian only bridges on the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail.

From the bridge, there are great views of the Farmington River. As there is no traffic …

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10.9 km

Beautiful winding road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A gravel road that winds through the forest, providing a peaceful and quiet backdrop for a cycle away from the busy roads of town.

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17.0 km

Little park in Avon by the famous East Coast Greenway. It has several benches by the trees' shadow, green areas, paved ways and a shrine in the southeast corner. Perfect to refuel the tank with some prepared snacks.

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18.7 km

East Coast Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This greenway is a joy to cycle on as you are immersed in the trees along a good quality path. The colours are truly spectacular in Autumn when the trees leaves turn to amber, crimson and golden hues.

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35.0 km

New Haven and Northampton Canal Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

New Haven and Northampton Canal Greenway is an 84 mile trail from New Haven, CT to Northampton, MA. The path at this point is also known as the Farmington Canal …

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38.0 km

Tobacco barns

Highlight • Monument

Believe it or not, tobacco used to be big business in Connecticut. The characteristic construction of these barns allowed enough airflow that the tobacco could be hung and air-dried within the shelter of the building.

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38.6 km

Granbrook Park

Nature Reserve

43.9 km

Trailside Gnome

Highlight • Structure

trailside

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44.7 km

Farmington Canal Heritage Trail – Simsbury

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Farmington Canal Heritage Trail is over 80 miles in each direction and follows the path of an old railroad line. It's a great spot for biking and is suitable …

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70.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

64.5 km

2.96 km

2.83 km

135 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

49.1 km

21.0 km

326 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Today

Friday 10 July

31°C

21°C

40 %

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Farmington River Bridge – East Coast Greenway loop from Town Open Space (Pequabuck Lane)

Farmington River Bridge

Beautiful winding road

Avon Town Green

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Tobacco barns

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