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Capitol Planning Region

New Britain

Hartford Reservoir Number 5 – West Hartford Reservoir No. 1 loop from Central Connecticut State University

Capitol Planning Region

New Britain

Hartford Reservoir Number 5 – West Hartford Reservoir No. 1 loop from Central Connecticut State University

Easy

3.5

(25)

riders

Hartford Reservoir Number 5 – West Hartford Reservoir No. 1 loop from Central Connecticut State University

01:28

28.6km

240m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 20.2 km for 65 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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7.73 km

View of Reservoir Number 3 Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

A paved bike trail follows the entire eastern bank of Reservoir #3. There are views of the water basically from start to finish, but some of the most picturesque views …

Tip by

8.15 km

Metropolitan District Reservoir #3

Highlight • Lake

Reservoir #3 has a paved path that runs alongside it, so you can enjoy other trails in the area and then ride the pavement afterward—perfect for a chilled out-and-back ride or looping the reservoir network.

Tip by

10.0 km

Wonderful view of Hartford Reservoir Number 5

Highlight • Lake

Great view of Hartford Reservoir Number 5. It is prohibited to enter the water; however, it is a great spot to take a break and enjoy the tranquil setting and great view.

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10.3 km

Hartford Reservoir Number 5

Highlight • Lake

Great view of Hartford Reservoir Number 5. It is prohibited to enter the water; however, it is a great spot to take a break and enjoy the tranquil setting and great view.

Tip by

21.5 km

Hartford Reservoir Number 1

Highlight • Lake

Great view of Hartford Reservoir Number 1 from the road. There is no designated viewing spot; however, there is a large grass lawn towards the northwest end, so you can pull off the road, sit and enjoy the view.

Tip by

21.6 km

West Hartford Reservoir No. 1

Highlight • Lake

The West Hartford reservoirs have several paved and unpaved trails for biking and walking.

Info from the MDC: themdc.org/reservoirs

Tip by

28.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.9 km

9.68 km

3.87 km

3.81 km

282 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.9 km

5.95 km

768 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Monday 13 July

30°C

17°C

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Hartford Reservoir Number 5 – West Hartford Reservoir No. 1 loop from Central Connecticut State University

View of Reservoir Number 3 Dam

Metropolitan District Reservoir #3

Wonderful view of Hartford Reservoir Number 5

Hartford Reservoir Number 5

Hartford Reservoir Number 1

West Hartford Reservoir No. 1

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