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Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region

Plum Bank Beach – Knollwood Beach loop from Upper Three Mile River Preserve

Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region

Plum Bank Beach – Knollwood Beach loop from Upper Three Mile River Preserve

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Plum Bank Beach – Knollwood Beach loop from Upper Three Mile River Preserve

03:26

73.8km

430m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 3, 2026

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After 29.2 km for 93 m

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23.8 km

River Road

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

River Road, along with a few of the other paved roads and bridges in the area, offers views of the Connecticut River. There are a bunch of neighborhoods on the south side of the river that make for great road riding.

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29.2 km

Evelyn & Hawthorne Smyth Sanctuary

Highlight • Lake

Evelyn & Hawthorne Smyth Sanctuary is a small nature Preserve off of Essex Street near Post Cove and the Connecticut River. As you ride, you get nice views over the water in this attractive area.

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30.4 km

Deep River

Highlight • Settlement

This town embodies the quintessential charm of New England, with its picturesque Main Street lined with boutiques, cafes, and historic landmarks.

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45.9 km

View of Back River from Great Hammock Road

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Great Hammock Road is one of many beautiful waterside roads in the area. It passes over Back River with views west towards Oyster Point and Indian Town Harbour and east towards Dunks Island.

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47.2 km

Plum Bank Beach

Highlight • Beach

This is the town beach for Old Saybrook. It's open from 8:00 a.m. to dusk, with lifeguards available from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. When the lifeguards are present you have access to an outdoor rinse area, bathrooms and changing rooms. Other amenities include a covered picnic pavilion and a food-service building offering hamburgers, hot dogs and the like.

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49.3 km

Knollwood Beach

Highlight • Beach

You'll often see people fishing at Knollwood Beach as it has the reputation of being an excellent spot for a successful catch.

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52.8 km

Original location of Yale College

Highlight • Historical Site

Right across from the Cypress Cemetery, a historic spot in its own right, is the original location of Yale College. There is a large stone with a plaque and an informational sign marking the spot.

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64.3 km

Lyme Town Hall

Highlight • Monument

A beautiful town hall on a peaceful street. The architecture is fitting of the area and makes a pleasing sight. Perfect for a mid ride photo.

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73.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.8 km

23.6 km

7.75 km

3.35 km

157 m

121 m

Surfaces

43.3 km

30.2 km

243 m

121 m

Elevation

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Plum Bank Beach – Knollwood Beach loop from Upper Three Mile River Preserve

River Road

Evelyn & Hawthorne Smyth Sanctuary

Deep River

View of Back River from Great Hammock Road

Plum Bank Beach

Knollwood Beach

Original location of Yale College

Lyme Town Hall

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