Elm City to Waramaug Overnighter

Vital Stats

Land Acknowledgement: This route travels through Mohican, Puaguessett, Quinnipiac and Wappinger land.  Here's a great resource if you have ever wondered where you were - https://native-land.ca/

Distance: 128.5 miles

Elevation Gain:  9,611 feet

Unpaved:  25%

GPS Data: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30131476

 

Description

The route starts at the doorstep of Bradley Street Bicycle Coop/True Cyclery and turns around at Lake Waramaug State Park.  Riders can expect to encounter asphalt, smooth dirt roads, and some slightly chunkier double track.  Most cyclocross/gravel/allroads/adventure bikes will be suitable.  A 35mm file tread tire is sufficient.  Lake Waramaug State Park offers excellent camping options, but be sure to book in advance during the busy season.  There is plenty of food and water along the route, but depending on your speed, you may go a couple of hours before finding an opportunity to resupply.  This can also be ridden in a single, very long day. 


Accessibility

The start of the route is within riding distance of public transportation.  In New Haven, both Union and State Street stations are just a few minutes riding time from the start.  Both Metro North and Amtrak allow bikes on trains.

 

Camping

Campgrounds immediately along the route are listed below -

Lake Waramaug State Park

Approximate Location

Campground Website

If you choose to pursue improvised camping situations, please be respectful to private land owners, keep your presence as small as possible, and Leave No Trace! 

 

Food and Water Resupply

The following towns have resupply options in the way of gas stations, grocery stores, convenience stores and restaurants - 

New Haven - Mile 0

Southbury - Mile 42

New Preston - Mile 64

Roxbury - Mile 83

Beacon Falls - Mile 107






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