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Farmington River Bridge – Tobacco barns loop from Town Open Space (Pequabuck Lane)

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United States

Connecticut

Capitol Planning Region

Farmington River Bridge – Tobacco barns loop from Town Open Space (Pequabuck Lane)

Hard

2.8

(26)

riders

Farmington River Bridge – Tobacco barns loop from Town Open Space (Pequabuck Lane)

06:16

108km

440m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

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Parking

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5.79 km

Farmington River Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This is one of several pedestrian only bridges on the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail.

From the bridge, there are great views of the Farmington River. As there is no traffic …

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10.5 km

Beautiful winding road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A gravel road that winds through the forest, providing a peaceful and quiet backdrop for a cycle away from the busy roads of town.

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34.5 km

New Haven and Northampton Canal Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

New Haven and Northampton Canal Greenway is an 84 mile trail from New Haven, CT to Northampton, MA. The path at this point is also known as the Farmington Canal …

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43.9 km

Congamond Coffee

Highlight • Cafe

Great place to recharge on the route!

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50.6 km

Southwick Rail Trail

Nature Reserve

52.9 km

Columbia Greenway Rail Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Columbia Greenway Rail Trail is a part of the New Haven & Northampton Canal Greenway, an 81-mile multiuse trail.

The Columbia Greenway Rail Trail is one of the few …

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55.4 km

Viewpoint

57.6 km

Columbia Greenway Rail Trail

Nature Reserve

75.1 km

Believe it or not, tobacco used to be big business in Connecticut. The characteristic construction of these barns allowed enough airflow that the tobacco could be hung and air-dried within the shelter of the building.

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81.1 km

Trailside Gnome

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trailside

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81.9 km

Farmington Canal Heritage Trail – Simsbury

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Farmington Canal Heritage Trail is over 80 miles in each direction and follows the path of an old railroad line. It's a great spot for biking and is suitable …

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108 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

102 km

2.95 km

2.63 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

68.7 km

37.7 km

1.24 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Sunday 19 July

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Farmington River Bridge – Tobacco barns loop from Town Open Space (Pequabuck Lane)

Farmington River Bridge

Beautiful winding road

New Haven and Northampton Canal Greenway

Congamond Coffee

Columbia Greenway Rail Trail

Tobacco barns

Trailside Gnome

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