Shoreline Greenway — Madison coastal stone-dust return
Connecticut · Greenway
From the separate Shoreline Greenway lot east of Hammonasset’s entrance join the signed greenway west toward Webster Point Road. Follow the completed hard-surface route for up to one mile and retrace at the current built end. Do not continue on Boston Post Road or add Hammonasset natural beach/boardwalk trails.
Plan your ride
- Location
- Madison · Connecticut
- Ride length
- Up to 2 miles return
- Ride format
- Out and back
- Surface
- Hard-packed crushed-stone main greenway
- 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
- Local ramps, street crossings and gentle/rolling grades; no surveyed maximum-grade promise.
- Starting location
- Shoreline Greenway public trail lot, Boston Post Road just east of Hammonasset main entrance, Madison, CT
Selected outward cap and the same return; turn earlier at the actual route end or a barrier. Parking walks are extra.
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.
Shoreline Greenway — Madison coastal stone-dust 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: Shoreline Greenway public trail lot, Boston Post Road just east of Hammonasset main entrance, Madison, CT.
Profile identifies a free public Shoreline Greenway lot off Boston Post Road just east of the main state-park traffic light. This is a separate trail lot; beach vehicle parking has different terms.
Ride and distance
Selected ride: Up to 2 miles return. Format: Out and back.
Ride: From the separate Shoreline Greenway lot east of Hammonasset’s entrance join the signed greenway west toward Webster Point Road. Follow the completed hard-surface route for up to one mile and retrace at the current built end. Do not continue on Boston Post Road or add Hammonasset natural beach/boardwalk trails.
Selected outward cap and the same return; turn earlier at the actual route end or a barrier. Parking walks are extra.
Surface and effort
Hard-packed crushed-stone main greenway. Local ramps, street crossings and gentle/rolling grades; no surveyed maximum-grade promise.
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. Current trail-organization page describes nearly a mile completed in Madison, while the manager-curated registry gives 1.3 miles one way. Use this shorter selected outing rather than combine those versions. Ride only the existing signed firm trail. 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.