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Niantic to the Coast Guard Academy Run
Total Distance: 40.5 miles Elevation
Gain: 969 feet
Degree of Difficulty Index: 969 ft / 40.5 mi = 23.92 ft/mi Terrain: Flat to rolling
Killer Hills: None
Geographical Region:
Southeast
City/Town: Niantic (East Lyme)
Starting Location:
Samuel M. Peretz Park (formerly Bridebrook Park) on Route 156 (W. Main
Street) 0.4 mile east of the Rocky Neck Connector (I-95 Exit 72) intersection
with Route 156 in Niantic (E. Lyme)
Ride Description:
This could be called the New London College Campus ride. It passes through the middle of
Mitchell College, visits Fort Trumbull State Park, and continues through
downtown New London, past the United State Coast Guard Academy (see below for
entry), and into the Connecticut College campus. It also features spectacular
views of Long Island Sound, the Niantic and Thames Rivers from several
vantage points in Niantic, Waterford and New London. A seldom used return route from New
London is another highlight.
Facilities and Points of Interest:
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Mile
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Facilities
- Points of Interest
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0.0
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Samuel M.
Peretz Park (bathrooms)
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0.6
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Convenience
store on right
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2.2
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Start
5.7 mile tour around Black Point
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7.9
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McCook
Park (bathrooms &
water available seasonally)
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8.3
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Start
of trip through Niantic and over the Niantic River (draw) Bridge. Many facilities available in Niantic.
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10.0
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Entrance
to Millstone Nuclear Power Plant (entry not permitted since 9/11 tragedy)
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13.4
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Start
0.8 mile tour of Seaside Regional Center (no longer operational);
spectacular views
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15.4
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Harkness
Memorial State Park (comfort
station with water)
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15.9
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Entrance
to Camp Harkness
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17.9
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Start
of 2 ¼ mile ride along the Thames River (views) and past Mitchell
College campus
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20.0
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Pfizer
Research Center
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20.8
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Fort
Trumbull State Park (comfort
station and water available here); views
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22.3
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Various
facilities in downtown New London
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23.6+
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Entrance
to the United States Coast Guard Academy. With identification (a driver's
license works) for each person, entrance to USCG Academy is permitted. Ask
gate attendant for directions to Boat House, a fine place to view the river
and enjoy a snack.
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24.5
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Connecticut
College campus; great spot to enjoy a lunch/snack adjacent to the large
lawn area
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36.8
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Niantic
River (draw) bridge
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40.5
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Samuel M.
Peretz Park (bathrooms)
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