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Tunnel Watchman's rest stop – Kendall Depot loop from Elroy

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Tunnel Watchman's rest stop – Kendall Depot loop from Elroy

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Tunnel Watchman's rest stop – Kendall Depot loop from Elroy

04:54

75.9km

450m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: August 3, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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14.5 km

Tunnel 1: Elroy Sparta State Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

This is one of three old railroad tunnels from the 1870s that you will encounter along the Elroy-Sparta State Trail (the oldest rail trail in the country). The rough hewn walls, cool subterranean temperatures, and phenomenal scenery make this feel like a real adventure. You must walk your bike through the tunnel, which is closed every year from November 1 to April 30.

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19.5 km

HWY 71 overpass

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

37.5 km

Tunnel Watchman's rest stop

Highlight • Rest Area

There are vault toilets and a well pump. The water from the well seems ok to drink.

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42.1 km

Norwalk Village Park

Highlight • Rest Area

47.1 km

Tunnel #2 (Elroy Sparta State Trail)

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

This is widely considered to be the first rail trail in all of the United States. The crushed stone pathway — now built specifically for bikes — covers almost 33 miles, passing through five small towns and three railroad tunnels as it goes. This is tunnel number two.

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51.1 km

Picnic Area in Wilton

Highlight • Rest Area

There's parking, flush bathrooms and potable water by the caboose

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65.9 km

Kendall Depot

Highlight • Monument

There's parking and a small museum and a store

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75.5 km

Elroy Walk-in Campground

Highlight • Rest Area

Located across HWY 71 the campground can be reached by a underpass .There are 8 camp sides volt toilet and a water well. Walk-in only campground no motor vehicle access.

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75.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

63.3 km

12.0 km

336 m

260 m

Surfaces

63.3 km

8.75 km

3.27 km

625 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

Weather

Today

Friday 21 August

27°C

16°C

65 %

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Tunnel 1: Elroy Sparta State Trail

HWY 71 overpass

Tunnel Watchman's rest stop

Norwalk Village Park

Tunnel #2 (Elroy Sparta State Trail)

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