Connecticut- Rhode Island Trek
Trek Overview
- Starts: New York, NY
- Finish: New York, NY
- Difficulty: First Time Explorer
- Daily Mileage: Approximately 15-25
- Trip Length: 10 Days
- Grades: 7- 9
Trek Description
Travel the shorelines of Connecticut and Rhode Island with us this summer and enjoy sandy beaches, winding back roads, and charming New England towns. This trip begins with a brief train ride from NYC to New Haven, and then you’ll follow the coast through scenic Guilford and Madison, and bike through the miles of sandy beaches at Hammonasset State Park.
Over the next few days, you’ll visit quaint Old Saybrook and New London, and get to know Mystic Seaport, a living history museum depicting coastal New England life in the 19th century. In Rhode Island, you’ll bike on up the coastline and catch a ferry to Block Island, featuring miles of pristine beaches and great bike paths. Another ferry will land you in Newport, where you’ll ride north for 2 days in historic Providence before catching a bus back to NYC.
Trek Highlights
- Bike through Guilford, Madison, Old Saybrook, New London, and other distinctive New England towns
- Visit Mystic Seaport, a living history museum
- Spend 2 days exploring Block Island
- Spend 2 days in Providence
Trek Details
Why Choose Connecticut- Rhode Island Trek
Summer Beach Vibes
As you bike through charming New England town making frequent stops in bustling beach cities and islands, you will feel like you’re having the perfect summer adventure. Following the coastline of Rhode Island gives many opportunities to cool off in the beach, have a picnic, and even camp under the stars while listening to nearby waves crash. Block Island is the place to be during the summer, with lighthouses to visit, dune trails to hike, maritime museums to check out and endless beaches to explore.
Great Introduction to Bike Touring
Connecticut- Rhode Island is highly reccomended for a first-time trekker. There are many diverse stops and experiences along the route, one will simply feel like they are biking from one fun-filled activity to the next. Sort of like a beach vacation on a bike, this trip is a great start for trekker’s wanting an alternative summer camp experience and for those curious to see what it’s like to “live off their bicycle.”
Mystic Pizza and Seaport
Spending time in Mystic, CT is one of the highlights of this trip. Not only do you get to eat at the famous Mystic Pizza, but a visit to the Mystic Seaport Museum will make you never want to leave this quaint New England seaport town! The Mystic Seaport Museum is the largest maritime museum in the U.S., with 19 acres and 60 historic buildings, you can spend hours exploring the collection of sailing ships, boats and replica 19th century seaport village. You will get a full maritime experience here!