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Route 169 National Scenic Byway
United States · CT-169
Federally recognized National Scenic Byway running through Connecticut's 'Quiet Corner'. Gentle rolling crests framed by uninterrupted dry-stone walls, 18th-century colonial farmsteads, church greens, and apple orchards.
Route 169 National Scenic Byway runs 32.2 miles between Norwich, CT and Woodstock / MA Border, CT. We count about 75 corners along it, which is flowing rather than tight. Straightforward riding with enough bends to stay interesting.
Tank-bag quick reference
- StartNorwich, CT41.5243, -72.0759
- High60 ft - 780 ftelevation range
- EndWoodstock / MA Border, CT42.0232, -71.9709
T-CLOCS before you go: tyres and wheels, controls and cables, lights and electrics, oil and fluids, chassis and stand.
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Questions riders ask
- How long does Route 169 National Scenic Byway take to ride?
- About 32 miles. At an unhurried pace with stops that is roughly 1 hour of riding, longer if you are stopping for photographs.
- Where does Route 169 National Scenic Byway start and end?
- It runs between Norwich, CT and Woodstock / MA Border, CT. Either end works as a start; the route reads the same in both directions.
- Is Route 169 National Scenic Byway a twisty road?
- We count about 75 corners across 32 miles, which is flowing rather than tight.
- Is there a GPX file for Route 169 National Scenic Byway?
- Yes. The GPX is free, there is no account, and the planner will build a route that includes this road alongside others nearby.
Where these numbers come from
Distances and corner counts come from the route's own geometry, not from ratings or votes. Nothing here is crowdsourced and nobody paid to appear.