View of Saugatuck Reservoir – Aspetuck Reservoir loop from Cannondale

Road cycling routes

United States

Connecticut

Western Connecticut Planning Region

Cannondale

View of Saugatuck Reservoir – Aspetuck Reservoir loop from Cannondale

Moderate

5.0

(9934)

12,574

riders

View of Saugatuck Reservoir – Aspetuck Reservoir loop from Cannondale

02:29

49.7km

620m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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19.4 km

View of Saugatuck Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice view of Saugatuck Reservior from the road. There is not a designated place to stop and enjoy the view, so make sure that you safely admire the water while on the road with car traffic.

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19.7 km

This beautiful overlook can be accessed via the Saugatuck Trail or just by parking nearby at the Newtown Turnpike parking area. If you are running any of the trails around the reservoir, this is a must-hit spot.

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30.7 km

View of the Aspetuck River

Highlight • Viewpoint

You get a great view of the Aspetuck River as you bike across this small bridge. The river is only 17 miles, and there are only a few spots where you get a view as good as this one.

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31.5 km

Aspetuck Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

The Aspetuck Reservoir, nestled along the Aspetuck River offers breathtaking views for cyclists throughout the year. Its scenic beauty is especially captivating during the fall season, providing cyclists with a picturesque backdrop for their rides.

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40.7 km

View of Held Pond

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

If you look to the south while cycling along the road, you can see Held Pond, a beautiful 31.4-acre pond that, unfortunately, is only accessible to the residents living along …

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