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Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region

Putnam

Douglas State Forest – Harrisville Mill Pond loop from Putnam

Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region

Putnam

Douglas State Forest – Harrisville Mill Pond loop from Putnam

Moderate

3.1

(20)

riders

Douglas State Forest – Harrisville Mill Pond loop from Putnam

03:31

76.2km

690m

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: June 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.79 km

French River

Highlight • River

A pleasant river flows through the Mechanicsville Park area. This point provides a nice pull-off spot from the road, featuring several picnic benches and a great view of the water to enjoy.

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4.09 km

Mechanicville Pond

Lake

6.97 km

Thompson Hill

Highlight • Summit

Thompson, a charming New England town. It was named after Sir Robert Thompson, an English landholder. There are a few historic buildings and a lovely church.

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14.6 km

Douglas State Forest

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Quiet, wide road (downhill north to south) to rip through or take a break in.

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34.8 km

Harrisville Mill Pond

Highlight • Lake

Harrisville Mill Pond is a small reservoir (22 acres) in the town of Harrisville. There is a dam here on the southern end along with some green space and sidewalks …

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52.5 km

The Quaddick Reservoir, once frequented by the Nipmuck Indians for fishing, is the main attraction of this park. Today, the area is popular with its sandy beach, ball fields, and the trails that run throughout the park.

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58.7 km

Munyan Road Open Space

Nature Reserve

60.8 km

Chapman Pond

Lake

66.2 km

Abandoned Stone House at Daniel's Village Archaeological Site

Highlight • Historical Site

The area is home to one of the earliest textile mills in Connecticut. Unfortunately, in 1861, the mill burned down, and it was never reconstructed. Numerous remnants of the mill, …

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66.2 km

Old Daniels Dam

Highlight • Monument

The stone dam from the early 19th century provides a picturesque view of the Five Mile River and carries a rich history, once serving as part of a textile mill. …

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76.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

57.3 km

17.1 km

1.05 km

756 m

Surfaces

59.3 km

16.8 km

163 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 16 July

30°C

17°C

37 %

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Douglas State Forest – Harrisville Mill Pond loop from Putnam

French River

Thompson Hill

Douglas State Forest

Harrisville Mill Pond

Whitmans Pond

Quaddick Reservoir

Abandoned Stone House at Daniel's Village Archaeological Site

Old Daniels Dam

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