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Western Connecticut Planning Region

Lake McDougall – View of Saugatuck Reservoir loop from Branchville

Road cycling routes

Western Connecticut Planning Region

Lake McDougall – View of Saugatuck Reservoir loop from Branchville

Moderate

4.9

(8686)

8,687

riders

Lake McDougall – View of Saugatuck Reservoir loop from Branchville

02:18

46.7km

550m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

7.13 km

Herman-Setaside

Nature Reserve

2

9.63 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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3

14.7 km

Dr. Mike's Ice Cream

Highlight • Cafe

4

21.2 km

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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22.6 km

Dalessio

Nature Reserve

6

30.3 km

View of Saugatuck Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

This beautiful overlook can be accessed via the Saugatuck Trail or just by parking nearby at the Newtown Turnpike parking area. If you are running any of the trails around the reservoir, this is a must-hit spot.

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7

30.5 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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B

46.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.3 km

22.1 km

197 m

120 m

Surfaces

42.6 km

3.43 km

685 m

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