7-mile Pattagansett Lake Run, East Lyme, CT
This long jog around Pattagansett Lake in East Lyme, CT provides a variety of scenery, including tall trees, farmland, pleasant homes, and of course, views of the lake.
You will encounter a few hills—both long and short—which add difficulty to this workout.
Starting at Flanders Elementary School, you begin this run around Pattagansett Lake by traveling south down Boston Post Road.
Taking a right onto Upper Pattagansett Road, you continue winding along this road around the lake and past the Girl Scout Camp.
Taking a left at Scott Road, you begin a long uphill incline. Once you come to the end of Scott Road, you take a left onto Boston Post Road and travel the last leg of the run back to Flanders Elementary School.
Note: Be careful of oncoming cars as only part of this route has sidewalks, and the road has a few blind curves.
Parking: There is parking available in the Flanders Elementary School parking lot, but parking in this area is dedicated to school business, so be sure to only park here after hours or on weekends.
Directions from I-95 N: Take Exit 74. At the end of the ramp, take a left onto Route 161 (Flanders Road). Continue towards Flanders Four Corners, and take a left onto Boston Post Road. Take a right into Flanders Elementary School.
From I-95 S: Take Exit 75. Continue straight through the traffic light at the end of the right along Boston Post Road (Route 1). Take a right into Flanders Elementary School.
