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View of the Connecticut River – Gillette Castle loop from Gillette Castle State Park

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Hiking trails & Routes
United States
Connecticut
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region

View of the Connecticut River – Gillette Castle loop from Gillette Castle State Park

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4.7

(4088)

8,457

hikers

View of the Connecticut River – Gillette Castle loop from Gillette Castle State Park

00:56

3.36km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 16, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

667 m

View of the Connecticut River

Highlight • Viewpoint

The blue water, bright sunshine, white boats on the river... There's no point in writing, you have to see it to be believed.

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2

727 m

Picnic and BBQ Spots

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Picnicking under this picturesque building is an experience of its own. Definitely worth trying!

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3

727 m

Gillette Castle

Highlight • Castle

Mr. Gillette had nothing to do with the razor blades; he was a well-known Sherlock Holmes actor in the early years of the film. He used the money he earned …

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4

900 m

Vegetable Cellar

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Since there were no refrigerators at that time, such cellars were built and filled with fresh ice every year.

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5

1.24 km

Gillette Castle Pond

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A lake, an old quarry, the picturesque castle in the background. If that isn't a brilliant setting for a picnic...

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1.50 km

Gillette Castle State Park

Nature Reserve

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3.36 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.53 km

1.01 km

599 m

197 m

Surfaces

1.64 km

957 m

743 m

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Monday 12 October

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