View from Founders Bridge – Great River Park loop from Wethersfield

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Wethersfield

View from Founders Bridge – Great River Park loop from Wethersfield

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View from Founders Bridge – Great River Park loop from Wethersfield

01:59

33.1km

150m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.15 km for 60 m

After 9.22 km for 260 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.96 km

Lincoln Sculpture Walk

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Lincoln Sculpture Walk is a mixed use trail that is along the Connecticut River. There are multiple sculptures along the path for visitors to check out.

It is a popular …

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6.26 km

Mortensen Riverfront Plaza

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A lovely green space on the riverside with a grassy terrace and a stage for events. You can sit and enjoy views of Connecticut River or cross Founder's bridge, connecting Hartford to East Hartford.

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6.40 km

View from Founders Bridge

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The Lincoln Sculpture Walk trail crosses over Connecticut River via Founders Bridge, connecting Hartford to East Hartford. From the bridge, enjoy beautiful views of the water and the green spaces that surround it.

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6.48 km

View from Founders Bridge

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7.48 km

Great River Park

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Great River Park is a park on the banks of the Connecticut River in East Hartford.

From the path, there are great views of the river and the skyline of …

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26.7 km

View of the Connecticut River from Quarry Park

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Quarry Park is, as the name suggests, an old quarry that was converted into a park by the city. The park has several miles of trails and two viewpoints that give great vistas of the Connecticut River and surrounding marshland.

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33.1 km

End point

Parking

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