Old Daniels Dam – Quaddick Reservoir loop from Killingly

Road cycling routes

United States

Connecticut

Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region

Dayville

Old Daniels Dam – Quaddick Reservoir loop from Killingly

Moderate

4.7

(1475)

11,817

riders

Old Daniels Dam – Quaddick Reservoir loop from Killingly

04:05

84.3km

660m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 9, 2026

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After 29.6 km for 327 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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6.95 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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7.04 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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15.6 km

Chapman Pond

Lake

17.7 km

Munyan Road Open Space

Nature Reserve

19.7 km

Quaddick Reservoir Water Access

Nature Reserve

23.4 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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29.0 km

Brandy Hill Road

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Experience breathtaking views of the Quaddick Reservoir along this scenic route. The autumn foliage accentuates the beauty, with tree-lined roads making it the quintessential New England ride!

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29.8 km

Quaddick Reservoir

Lake

31.7 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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34.8 km

Whitmans Pond

Highlight • Lake

70.5 km

Woodstock Avenue Open Space

Highlight • Forest

Woodstock Avenue Open Space and Sabin Street Open Space are next to each other, just separated by Little River. Ride past these tracts of green space in the fall and enjoy the trees changing color.

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73.3 km

Cargill Falls Reservoir

Highlight • River

At Cargill Falls, you'll find a dam and cascades right in the heart of the city. From the Pomfret Bridge on US-44, you can see the wide dam and several …

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84.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.6 km

40.7 km

1.86 km

243 m

Surfaces

46.7 km