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Harkness Memorial State Park – Niantic River Bridge and Beach loop from New London

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United States

Connecticut

Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region

New London

Harkness Memorial State Park – Niantic River Bridge and Beach loop from New London

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(2929)

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Harkness Memorial State Park – Niantic River Bridge and Beach loop from New London

02:37

42.9km

260m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 63 m for 89 m

After 14.8 km for 202 m

After 24.2 km for 70 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.66 km

Green Harbor Beach

Beach

7.85 km

Harkness Memorial State Park

Highlight • Historical Site

Harkness Memorial State Park, located in Waterford, Connecticut, encompasses 304 acres, featuring the Renaissance Revival mansion "Eolia" surrounded by formal gardens and greenhouses. Once the summer home of philanthropists Edward …

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10.5 km

Whites Easement

Nature Reserve

24.2 km

Crescent Beach

Highlight • Beach

Crescent Beach is a lovely sandy beach right next to the road. With such a short distance from the street, it makes a great spot to jump off the bike and take a break on your ride.

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24.6 km

McCook Park Beach

Highlight • Beach

Pack a picnic basket and enjoy a relaxing lunch under the sun. Build sandcastles, have a playful fetch session with your pup, dip your toes or even go for a refreshing swim.

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25.2 km

Town Open Space (Columbus Avenue)

Nature Reserve

26.7 km

Niantic River Bridge and Beach

Highlight • Bridge

From Main Street you can see the curve of Niantic Beach and over to the Niantic River Bridge which spans the mouth of the Niantic River, known as 'The Gut'. …

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42.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.9 km

16.3 km

6.84 km

511 m

376 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.8 km

17.7 km

404 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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