Cat Hollow — closed-road mill-pond return
Connecticut · Greenway
From the signed public closure gate on Cat Hollow Road follow only the half-mile former road beside Whetstone Brook and the mill pond, then retrace before the road reopens to vehicles or the built end. Do not enter mill ruins, waterfall edges or woodland hiking branches.
Plan your ride
- Location
- Dayville / Killingly · Connecticut
- Ride length
- About 1 mile return
- Ride format
- Out and back
- Surface
- Paved former-road path; woodland side trails excluded
- Road crossings
- Yield to walkers and slow at junctions. Stop and look at every street crossing; do not use traffic lanes to bypass a closure.
- Elevation
- Stream-side former-road grades with possible climbs/descents. Stay on the pavement and walk uncomfortable sections.
- Starting location
- Cat Hollow public closed-road trail access, Cat Hollow Road, Dayville, CT
Manager’s half-mile closed former road, retraced.
Approximate mapped named park/river-trail reference, not a precise gate or parking pin. Written Directions uses the manager-named public access; do not treat the marker as driving instructions.
Cat Hollow — closed-road mill-pond return — detailed guide
Source review: 2026-10-22. A dated source review does not guarantee current-day conditions.
A selected outing on a documented improved bicycle route. Follow the stated public start and course.
Start and parking
Start: Cat Hollow public closed-road trail access, Cat Hollow Road, Dayville, CT.
No verified dedicated trail parking at this named public access. Arrive by lawful public pedestrian/bicycle access, or independently arrange lawful visitor parking and walk to the path. Private, business and reserved lots are not assumed available.
Ride and distance
Selected ride: About 1 mile return. Format: Out and back.
Ride: From the signed public closure gate on Cat Hollow Road follow only the half-mile former road beside Whetstone Brook and the mill pond, then retrace before the road reopens to vehicles or the built end. Do not enter mill ruins, waterfall edges or woodland hiking branches.
Manager’s half-mile closed former road, retraced.
Surface and effort
Paved former-road path; woodland side trails excluded. Stream-side former-road grades with possible climbs/descents. Stay on the pavement and walk uncomfortable sections.
Crossings and shared use
Yield to walkers and slow at junctions. Stop and look at every street crossing; do not use traffic lanes to bypass a closure. Yield to pedestrians, keep right, and slow at blind corners. Stop at barriers; never use a traffic-road detour to bypass a trail closure.
Hours, costs and access
Use daylight and obey posted trail, park and parking hours. Follow current public visitor-parking terms; reserved activities and events have separate conditions.
Reviewed 2026-10-22. Conservation commission expressly describes the half-mile Cat Hollow Road trail as closed to traffic and suitable for bicycles/strollers. Road access and public trail access are distinct; obey gates and current signs without driving onto the path. This is a source review, not a same-day inspection. Recheck the linked manager before travel.
Map and Directions
Use the named public start and its posted parking signs. The map reference identifies the facility or selected trail area; it is not a surveyed parking stall or navigable route line. Bicycle and e-bike rules can differ; only ordinary bicycle use is established unless noted.