Putnam Bridge — separated river-crossing return
Connecticut · Greenway
From the signed Naubuc Avenue public trail lot follow the bicycle-path ramp onto Putnam Bridge and continue to the Great Meadow Road trail end in Wethersfield, then retrace. Do not continue onto the Wethersfield Heritage street route or turn onto the separate South Meadows connector.
Plan your ride
- Location
- Glastonbury / Wethersfield · Connecticut
- Ride length
- About 2.8 miles return
- Ride format
- Out and back
- Surface
- Paved separated bridge multi-use path and ramps
- 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
- Long access ramps and exposed bridge gradients; profile rates easy to moderate. Expect wind.
- Starting location
- Putnam Bridge public bicycle-path parking, Naubuc Avenue, Glastonbury, CT
Profile’s 1.4-mile bridge path between named street ends, retraced.
Manager-published map point for the selected trail/access area. Not a surveyed entrance, parking stall or guarantee of current parking availability; follow the named written public start.
Putnam Bridge — separated river-crossing 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: Putnam Bridge public bicycle-path parking, Naubuc Avenue, Glastonbury, CT.
Profile identifies public trail parking on Naubuc Avenue adjacent to the Route 3 underpass; a separate public lot lies across Great Meadow Road at the western end. Use the named trail lot and designated crossing.
Ride and distance
Selected ride: About 2.8 miles return. Format: Out and back.
Ride: From the signed Naubuc Avenue public trail lot follow the bicycle-path ramp onto Putnam Bridge and continue to the Great Meadow Road trail end in Wethersfield, then retrace. Do not continue onto the Wethersfield Heritage street route or turn onto the separate South Meadows connector.
Profile’s 1.4-mile bridge path between named street ends, retraced.
Surface and effort
Paved separated bridge multi-use path and ramps. Long access ramps and exposed bridge gradients; profile rates easy to moderate. Expect wind.
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. Opened in 2024, this 1.4-mile path provides nonmotorized access across the Connecticut River. River and bridge ramps are exposed; the historic-town/ferry links are separate road rides and are excluded. 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.