View of Saugatuck Reservoir – View of Saugatuck Reservoir loop from Branchville

Road cycling routes

United States

Connecticut

Western Connecticut Planning Region

Branchville

View of Saugatuck Reservoir – View of Saugatuck Reservoir loop from Branchville

Moderate

2.7

(17)

riders

View of Saugatuck Reservoir – View of Saugatuck Reservoir loop from Branchville

02:08

43.9km

440m

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: August 29, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

7.13 km

Herman-Setaside

Nature Reserve

13.8 km

View of Saugatuck Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

This beautiful overlook can be accessed via the Saugatuck Trail or just by parking nearby at the Newtown Turnpike parking area. If you are running any of the trails around the reservoir, this is a must-hit spot.

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14.1 km

View of Saugatuck Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice view of Saugatuck Reservior from the road. There is not a designated place to stop and enjoy the view, so make sure that you safely admire the water while on the road with car traffic.

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18.3 km

View of Saugatuck Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very steep downhill leads right into a light uphill.

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27.9 km

Keene Park

Highlight • Rest Area

If you're riding along River Rd, you'll come across Keene Park, a quiet and secluded park next to the Saugatuck River. It features a small playground for children and offers the opportunity to explore the wooded area by foot.

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29.2 km

View of Held Pond

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

If you look to the south while cycling along the road, you can see Held Pond, a beautiful 31.4-acre pond that, unfortunately, is only accessible to the residents living along …

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43.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.9 km

20.8 km

172 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.5 km