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View of Grass Island – Chaffinch Island Coastal View loop from Guilford

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United States

Connecticut

South Central Connecticut Planning Region

Guilford Center

View of Grass Island – Chaffinch Island Coastal View loop from Guilford

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3.1

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View of Grass Island – Chaffinch Island Coastal View loop from Guilford

01:36

26.0km

140m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.23 km for 51 m

After 13.1 km for 71 m

After 19.6 km for 185 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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852 m

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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6.26 km

Chaffinch Island Coastal View

Highlight • Viewpoint

Though referred to as an island, Chaffinch Island is really just a strip of coastline with rocky views and a couple sandy paths. There is a picnic and viewing area …

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9.02 km

Beach

10.6 km

Shaumpishuh Preserve

Nature Reserve

13.8 km

Sachem Head Harbor

Highlight • Viewpoint

This beautiful harbor provides spectacular views, with rocky outcrops overlooking Guilford's 150-acre Great Harbor Marsh and Long Island Sound in the distance. It is an ideal place to take a …

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17.3 km

Leetes Island Road creek views

Highlight • River

As you pass over two sides of the creek on the road you gain brilliant views of the wooded creek on both sides. Keep your eye out for the bird life that inhabits the creek.

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19.7 km

Hoadley Creek Preserve

Highlight • Forest

The Hoadley Creek Preserve features about 3.2 miles of hiking trails, that can be easily extended by adding more trails of the nearby Stony Creek Quarry. Your hike takes you …

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26.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.2 km

11.4 km

465 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.0 km

12.3 km

761 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Today

Thursday 28 May

23°C

15°C

34 %

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View of Grass Island – Chaffinch Island Coastal View loop from Guilford

View of Grass Island

Chaffinch Island Coastal View

Sachem Head Harbor

Leetes Island Road creek views

Hoadley Creek Preserve

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