Hotchkiss Cove Beach – Guilford Historic Town Center loop from Spinning Mill Brook

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Hotchkiss Cove Beach – Guilford Historic Town Center loop from Spinning Mill Brook

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Hotchkiss Cove Beach – Guilford Historic Town Center loop from Spinning Mill Brook

02:55

48.7km

280m

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: September 9, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 7.29 km for 185 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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Leetes Island Road creek views

Highlight • River

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Hoadley Creek Preserve

Highlight • Forest

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Bob's Woods

Nature Reserve

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Hotchkiss Cove Beach

Highlight • Beach

Hotchkiss Grove Beach is one of the beaches of Pine Orchard settlement and in an urban area. It is small with a few bays. It is not as busy as …

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16.5 km

View of Green Island from Limewood Avenue

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Limewood Avenue is a paved road that follows the banks of Limewood Beach. You can't actually get out on the beach, but it makes for a pretty great view towards Green Island while you jog the pavement.

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23.2 km

Hotchkiss Cove Beach

Highlight • Beach

Hotchkiss Grove Beach is one of the beaches of Pine Orchard settlement and in an urban area. It is small with a few bays. It is not as busy as …

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42.1 km

View of Grass Island

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view across the marsh to Grass Island. There are no benches or picnic tables at this point to enjoy the view, but as it is at the end of …

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46.1 km

Guilford Historic Town Center

Highlight • Historical Site

Guilford's historic center is built around the town green, which was laid out in 1639. The green is host to a number of events throughout the year as well as …

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