View of Saugatuck Reservoir – Lake McDougall loop from Bethel

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Bethel

View of Saugatuck Reservoir – Lake McDougall loop from Bethel

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View of Saugatuck Reservoir – Lake McDougall loop from Bethel

01:55

30.8km

280m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 19.6 km for 73 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.98 km

U.S. Bicycle Route 7 (Connecticut)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The U.S. Bicycle Route 7 (USBR 7) is a super nice, north-south bike trail that follows the Western New England Greenway through Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Vermont. This section goes through …

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12.8 km

View of Saugatuck Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice view of Saugatuck Reservior from the road. There is not a designated place to stop and enjoy the view, so make sure that you safely admire the water while on the road with car traffic.

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Nature Reserve

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Kurpiewski Easement

Nature Reserve

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Lake McDougall

Highlight • Lake

Lake McDougall is a tiny, pond-like reservoir within Putnam Memorial State Park. This pool of water is right next to the memorial monument after you bike by the guard houses …

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