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Putnam

Quaddick Reservoir – West Thompson Dam loop from Putnam

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United States

Connecticut

Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region

Putnam

Quaddick Reservoir – West Thompson Dam loop from Putnam

Moderate

2.6

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Quaddick Reservoir – West Thompson Dam loop from Putnam

02:41

42.9km

350m

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: April 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.96 km

Thompson Hill

Highlight • Summit

Thompson, a charming New England town. It was named after Sir Robert Thompson, an English landholder. There are a few historic buildings and a lovely church.

Tip by

12.4 km

The Quaddick Reservoir, once frequented by the Nipmuck Indians for fishing, is the main attraction of this park. Today, the area is popular with its sandy beach, ball fields, and the trails that run throughout the park.

Tip by

27.3 km

Langers Pond

Lake

33.5 km

Grosvenordale Mills

Highlight • Monument

As you make your way across the bridge you will see Grosvenordale Mills located on the banks of the French River. It's a nice place for a stop!

Tip by

36.9 km

West Thompson Dam

Highlight • Monument

Spanning 239 acres, this lake is great for paddling and fishing. The dam was built by the US Army Corps of Engineers in 1965, its capacity stands at 342 million gallons of flood water.

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38.6 km

Air Line Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Air Line was once a high-speed passenger railroad line connecting New York to Boston. Today, it has been transformed into a 55-mile trail that caters to hikers, runners, and bikers, passing by parks and several bodies of water.

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42.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.7 km

8.20 km

3.42 km

1.08 km

1,000 m

358 m

151 m

Surfaces

27.1 km

13.7 km

1.40 km

546 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Today

Saturday 27 June

27°C

17°C

33 %

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