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Bantam Swamp – Bantam Lake loop from Litchfield County

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United States

Connecticut

Northwest Hills Planning Region

Bantam Swamp – Bantam Lake loop from Litchfield County

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5.0

(8507)

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Bantam Swamp – Bantam Lake loop from Litchfield County

01:53

29.7km

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: May 8, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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4.07 km

Bantam Swamp

Highlight • Natural

Bantam Swamp is around and predominately south of Little Pond. It is a wetland teeming with wildlife, and it is a picturesque area to visit.

Tip by

12.3 km

Bantam Lake is the largest natural lake in Connecticut at 947 acres. The lake and the surrounding area, managed by the White Memorial Conservation Center, is known for its diverse and dense bird population.

Tip by

12.6 km

White Memorail Foundation

Nature Reserve

18.3 km

Camp Columbia State Park

Highlight • Historical Site

From 1903 to 1942, the site served as the rural campus of Columbia University's Engineering Department. Imagine students learning surveying, mining, and other practical skills amidst the serene Connecticut countryside.

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29.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.1 km

7.42 km

3.55 km

3.35 km

137 m

120 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.1 km

4.24 km

3.32 km

878 m

153 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

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Sunday 24 May

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Bantam Swamp – Bantam Lake loop from Litchfield County

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Bantam Swamp – Bantam Lake loop from Litchfield County

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Bantam Swamp

Bantam Lake

Camp Columbia State Park

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