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Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region

New London

Rocky Neck State Park – Niantic River Bridge and Beach loop from New London

Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region

New London

Rocky Neck State Park – Niantic River Bridge and Beach loop from New London

Moderate

4.6

(5243)

14,141

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Rocky Neck State Park – Niantic River Bridge and Beach loop from New London

02:23

49.2km

380m

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 accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 37.6 km for 70 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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18.4 km

Samuel Smith Farmstead

Highlight • Historical Site

Dating back to around 1700, this building still stands today and is one of the oldest structures in the community. It shows architectural changes throughout the 18th century. The Friends …

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21.7 km

Rocky Neck State Park

Highlight • Beach

This recreation area features several paths that you can enjoy peacefully while cycling. It has different zones such as a tidal river or a broad salt marsh. And if you're …

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22.5 km

Rocky Neck State Park

Nature Reserve

23.7 km

Moor lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

25.6 km

Giants Neck Beach

Beach

33.8 km

Pattagansett Marshes

Highlight • Natural

Take a careful look at Pattagansett Marshes, as this is how this area of coastline looked before it was built up. As one of the last remaining areas of coastal …

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34.2 km

Pattagansett Marshes

Nature Reserve

37.6 km

Crescent Beach

Highlight • Beach

Crescent Beach is a lovely sandy beach right next to the road. With such a short distance from the street, it makes a great spot to jump off the bike and take a break on your ride.

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38.0 km

McCook Park Beach

Highlight • Beach

Pack a picnic basket and enjoy a relaxing lunch under the sun. Build sandcastles, have a playful fetch session with your pup, dip your toes or even go for a refreshing swim.

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40.1 km

Niantic River Bridge and Beach

Highlight • Bridge

From Main Street you can see the curve of Niantic Beach and over to the Niantic River Bridge which spans the mouth of the Niantic River, known as 'The Gut'. …

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48.2 km

Former Columbus Statue

Highlight • Monument

There used to be a statue of Christopher Columbus here, but it was removed by popular demand in 2020.

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49.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.8 km

13.7 km

11.7 km

455 m

384 m

185 m

Surfaces

37.8 km

10.3 km

751 m

384 m

Elevation

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Weather

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Monday 29 June

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Rocky Neck State Park – Niantic River Bridge and Beach loop from New London

Samuel Smith Farmstead

Rocky Neck State Park

Moor lookout

Pattagansett Marshes

Crescent Beach

McCook Park Beach

Niantic River Bridge and Beach

Former Columbus Statue

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