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Capitol Planning Region

West Hartford

Hartford Reservoir Number 5 – West Hartford Reservoir No. 1 loop from West Hartford

Capitol Planning Region

West Hartford

Hartford Reservoir Number 5 – West Hartford Reservoir No. 1 loop from West Hartford

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3.5

(10)

riders

Hartford Reservoir Number 5 – West Hartford Reservoir No. 1 loop from West Hartford

01:09

20.2km

180m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 20, 2026

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5.36 km

Hartford Reservoir Number 5

Highlight • Lake

Great view of Hartford Reservoir Number 5. It is prohibited to enter the water; however, it is a great spot to take a break and enjoy the tranquil setting and great view.

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5.68 km

Wonderful view of Hartford Reservoir Number 5

Highlight • Lake

Great view of Hartford Reservoir Number 5. It is prohibited to enter the water; however, it is a great spot to take a break and enjoy the tranquil setting and great view.

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7.88 km

Great view of Hartford Reservoir Number 1 from the road. There is no designated viewing spot; however, there is a large grass lawn towards the northwest end, so you can pull off the road, sit and enjoy the view.

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8.01 km

West Hartford Reservoir No. 1

Highlight • Lake

The West Hartford reservoirs have several paved and unpaved trails for biking and walking.

Info from the MDC: themdc.org/reservoirs

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13.3 km

View of Reservoir Number 3 Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

A paved bike trail follows the entire eastern bank of Reservoir #3. There are views of the water basically from start to finish, but some of the most picturesque views …

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13.8 km

Metropolitan District Reservoir #3

Highlight • Lake

Reservoir #3 has a paved path that runs alongside it, so you can enjoy other trails in the area and then ride the pavement afterward—perfect for a chilled out-and-back ride or looping the reservoir network.

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20.2 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.67 km

6.59 km

2.54 km

987 m

267 m

141 m

Surfaces

15.6 km

3.48 km

955 m

123 m

Elevation

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Saturday 5 September

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Hartford Reservoir Number 5 – West Hartford Reservoir No. 1 loop from West Hartford

Hartford Reservoir Number 5

Wonderful view of Hartford Reservoir Number 5

Hartford Reservoir Number 1

West Hartford Reservoir No. 1

View of Reservoir Number 3 Dam

Metropolitan District Reservoir #3

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