Originally Posted by
Papa Tom
So I'm guessing that the fork just above where it says "Train Track Trail" is where I usually make the sharp left toward the AMTRAK bridge? If that's the case, you ride a pretty long way after that on grass and dirt, huh?
Have a look at the strava heat map. Tons of tracks. The trail dosent get much much maintenance and can be pretty high grass.
Barn Island-
I'm assuming you're heading north on rt 1 through Mystic and Stonington. Turn right on Greenhaven rd. Then right again to follow the sign for barn island. Theres a gravel double track across the salt marshes (stay along the water and you can't go wrong) that runs you further down Greenhaven. You can just follow the coast around to Pawcatuck. This will add a few miles but is more scenic and gets you around a narrow strech of rt 1.
If you like Noank you might want to detour through Stonington borough down to the lighthouse.
If you're going through on on weekend Fort Griswold in Groton is worth a visit. The fort is open anytime but you can climb up into the monument on weekends and holidays.