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Granite Hill view – Yale University loop from North Haven

South Central Connecticut Planning Region

North Haven

Granite Hill view – Yale University loop from North Haven

Moderate

3.0

(27)

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Granite Hill view – Yale University loop from North Haven

02:24

58.9km

200m

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: June 23, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 43.7 km for 9 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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22.9 km

Cran Preserve

Nature Reserve

23.4 km

Tow Path Acres

Nature Reserve

23.6 km

Section of the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Being such a long path, the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail passes through a bunch of different parks, neighborhoods, and different ecosystems. This section between the Cran Preserve and Sleeping Giant State Park is one of the quieter stretches of trail with lots of tree cover and a stream next to the trail the entire time.

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30.4 km

Granite Hill view

Highlight • Viewpoint

View of a granite hill here that is wonderful! Also a pizza place on the corner.

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31.4 km

Farmington Canal Heritage Trail - Quinnipiac University

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Farmington Canal trail goes right past the university.

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42.2 km

Farmington Canal Heritage Trail (Prospect to Division Street)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Farmington Canal Heritage Trail is a 80-mile paved trail that follows the path of the historic Farmington Canal. The trail offers stunning views of the Connecticut River and the surrounding countryside.

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44.3 km

Yale University

Highlight • Historical Site

Yale University is a world-famous Ivy League university. Founded in 1701, Yale is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States. The campus is in the heart of downtown New Haven and a beautiful place to walk around and explore. Please be respectful of students and faculty as you marvel at the historic buildings and wander through the grassy quads and courts.

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44.6 km

New Haven Green

Highlight • Historical Site

New Haven Green is a historic, open, green park in the heart of New Haven. The park is home to a variety of monuments, including the Yale University Old Campus, the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch.

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48.5 km

View of the New Haven Skyline

Highlight • Viewpoint

At this point in your ride, you'll be treated to wonderful, sweeping views of the New Haven city skyline.

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58.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.5 km

12.9 km

6.10 km

2.42 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

54.2 km

3.98 km

441 m

265 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Friday 26 June

27°C

17°C

76 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

June 20, 2025,Activity

Rode the Farmington Heritage Trail from downtown New Haven to Milldale 20miles. Turned around and came back. But. . . I was not done. I turned left onto Orange St and headed to East Rock Park to do the climb. Absolutely smoked it! Maintained 11mph up the first section to the parking lot and then 9mph up to the summit. …

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Section of the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail

Granite Hill view

Farmington Canal Heritage Trail - Quinnipiac University

Farmington Canal Heritage Trail (Prospect to Division Street)

Yale University

New Haven Green

View of the New Haven Skyline

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