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South Central Connecticut Planning Region
New Haven

East Rock Park – East Rock Park loop from Yale Bowl

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
United States
Connecticut
South Central Connecticut Planning Region
New Haven

East Rock Park – East Rock Park loop from Yale Bowl

Moderate

3.0

(28)

63

riders

East Rock Park – East Rock Park loop from Yale Bowl

01:26

23.1km

170m

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: February 17, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 5.86 km for 184 m

After 11.4 km for 106 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

5.95 km

Cretaceous Garden

Highlight • Structure

Small, lovely, cretaceous garden located outside the Peabody Museum of Natural History.

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2

7.91 km

East Rock Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

East Rock Park is a 700-acre park with stunning views of New Haven and Long Island Sound. Hike to the top of East Rock for panoramic views, or explore the park's trails, gardens, and waterfalls.

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3

9.57 km

East Rock Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

East Rock Park is a 700-acre park with views of New Haven and the Long Island Sound.

There are multiple view points, and many trails, gardens, and waterfalls.

The park has bathrooms and water fountains.

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4

11.4 km

East Rock overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Once you reach this point in your ride, you'll be greeted by panoramic views from East Rock of the surrounding city.

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5

11.5 km

Viewpoint of New Haven

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great viewpoint of New Haven from East Rock Park. There is parking nearby for easier access, but it is also a fun cycle up to the top!

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6

11.5 km

East Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

East Rock is a 1.4-mile long trap rock ridge with a high point of 366 feet. This particular section of this long ridge features prominent sheer rock cliffs that rise over 300 feet above the town below. At the top of these cliffs is the Soldiers and Sailors Monument and a road and parking area. There are popular hiking, running, and biking trails all around East Rock, which are open year round.

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7

17.8 km

New Haven Green

Highlight • Historical Site

The New Haven Green is a historic, open, green park in the heart of New Haven. The park is home to a variety of monuments, including the Yale University Old Campus, the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch.

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23.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.7 km

4.86 km

2.91 km

2.61 km

600 m

208 m

117 m

Surfaces

20.6 km

2.04 km

208 m

158 m

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