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Northwest Hills Planning Region

Bantam Lake – Camp Columbia State Park loop from Litchfield

Road cycling routes

Northwest Hills Planning Region

Bantam Lake – Camp Columbia State Park loop from Litchfield

Moderate

3.0

(29)

30

riders

Bantam Lake – Camp Columbia State Park loop from Litchfield

01:42

34.3km

370m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 5.07 km for 496 m

After 11.2 km for 321 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

2.96 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.

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2

5.32 km

Bantam Lake

Highlight • Lake

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

5.66 km

White Memorial Foundation

Nature Reserve

4

11.3 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.

Tip by

5

13.0 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.

Tip by

6

15.5 km

Little Mount Tom

Highlight • Summit

B

34.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.2 km

9.37 km

1.10 km

420 m

137 m

101 m

Surfaces

28.3 km

4.56 km

819 m

348 m

236 m

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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