South Overlook – West Rock Ridge State Park loop from Yale Bowl

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South Overlook – West Rock Ridge State Park loop from Yale Bowl

02:37

42.5km

590m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 17.1 km for 161 m

After 18.6 km for 63 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

5.82 km

South Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Viewpoint in the south end of West Rock Ridge State Park. It gives an excellent view of New Haven and the Long Island Sound.

The road to get up to the overlook is paved and there is parking nearby.

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7.74 km

Climb Baldwin Drive

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Quiet road, closed to motorized traffic. Bad, crumbly asphalt

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9.60 km

From this spot up on the ridge line on Regicides Trail, you get great views overlooking Konolds Pond and the surrounding area. This is a great place to snap some photos and sip some water before continuing on your hike.

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12.3 km

West Rock Ridge State Park

Highlight • Forest

West Rock Ridge State Park is located on 6-mile long ridge. Because of the elevation of the park, there are impressive views of New Haven and the Harbor, Long Island …

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20.9 km

Lake Bethany Dam

Highlight • Monument

On the south side there is a road going past it. There is a trail somewhere around it, but I didn’t see it.

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21.0 km

View of Lake Bethany

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view of Lake Bethany and the woodland around the water from the top of the Lake Bethany Dam.

Lake Bethany is a favorite location of bird watchers, with morning doves and red-tailed hawks commonly seen.

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34.3 km

Alice Newton Street Memorial Park

Nature Reserve

35.2 km