Former Lyman Viaduct – Air Line Trail loop from Glastonbury

United States

Connecticut

Capitol Planning Region

Glastonbury Center

Former Lyman Viaduct – Air Line Trail loop from Glastonbury

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Former Lyman Viaduct – Air Line Trail loop from Glastonbury

06:37

105km

1,010m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: September 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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25.5 km

Bell Company Pond

Lake

27.8 km

Air Line State Park Trail Waterfalls

Highlight • Waterfall

Completely gravel but mostly compacted. Loose rocks in some areas.

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30.6 km

Former Lyman Viaduct

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

If you look to the sides of the path, you can see some of the beams and rails of the buried bridge.

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34.1 km

View of the river from the Air Line State Park Trail (Southern Section)

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The Air Line State Park Trail in Connecticut is a rail trail and linear state park that is a part of the East Coast Greenway. There are several sections including: …

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42.6 km

Colchester Spur Trail junction

Highlight • Trail

From here you can take the Colchester Spur Trail. The area surrounding the trail played a small but fascinating role in the American Revolution. Look for markers mentioning skirmish sites and troop movements.

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44.2 km

Air Line Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Air Line Trail is a paved 50-mile multi-use trail that connects the cities of Thompson and Portland. This trail is open to walkers, bikes, and even horses.

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57.1 km

Air Line & Hop River State Park Trail – Train Station

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This park runs alongside the Willimantic River, providing scenic views of the water. On the opposite side, there are train tracks where you can occasionally observe interesting carts passing by.

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58.5 km

Willimantic River Water Access

Nature Reserve

77.5 km

Hop River State Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This former railroad trail is now highly popular among hikers, runners, and bikers. Stretching over 20 miles, it passes through several towns. This section features a well-maintained hard packed dirt trail surrounded by lush green forest.

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99.7 km