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Bike touring routes & trails

Western Connecticut Planning Region

Putnam Lake – Putnam Reservoir Dam loop from Cos Cob

Bike touring routes & trails

Western Connecticut Planning Region

Putnam Lake – Putnam Reservoir Dam loop from Cos Cob

Hard

4.8

(5316)

19,688

riders

Putnam Lake – Putnam Reservoir Dam loop from Cos Cob

02:59

46.6km

500m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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 23, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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10.3 km

Altschul Preserve

Nature Reserve

2

11.6 km

Brown Preserve

Highlight • Forest

Brown Preserve is a small area of protected woodland. The road through here offers a beautiful ride. With small stone walls either side, lush green verges, and some beautiful properties …

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13.6 km

Mayer

Nature Reserve

4

15.7 km

Viewpoint and Rock Wall on Taconic Road

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Elevated clearing with nice view and a rock wall(one of many in the area) on a relatively quiet road

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5

21.5 km

St Mary's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

I would recommend E Middle Patent Road as a nice and quiet road for road biking or touring. The church is not that noteworthy imho.

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6

34.7 km

Putnam Lake

Highlight • Lake

Clearing in the trees allow for a nice eastward view.

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7

35.1 km

Putnam Reservoir Dam

Highlight • Monument

Quiet dam with nice water views. Gif place to stop for a snack. Nothing else there.

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B

46.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.7 km

14.7 km

125 m

Surfaces

26.3 km

18.9 km

1.31 km

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Highest point (190 m)

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