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Highway 169: The Quiet Corner, Quiet Corner, Connecticut
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Highway 169: The Quiet Corner

CT 169, Canterbury Road, South Canterbury Road · Woodstock → Canterbury

Leisurely18.3 mi30 min1,300 ft climbHigh point ≈ 600 ftOne way
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The drive

Connecticut Route 169 runs through the state's Quiet Corner, and this drive covers it from Woodstock south to Canterbury. It's a National Scenic Byway, designated in 1996, and a Connecticut Scenic Road since 1991. Wikipedia says the stretch is known for vibrant autumn foliage and historic communities.

The road passes the Woodstock Airport and briefly shares pavement with Route 171. In Pomfret it overlaps US 44 through the town center, where the Pomfret Street Historic District lies. It then cuts through the middle of Brooklyn and runs roughly parallel to the Quinebaug River in Canterbury.

Stops include Roseland Cottage in Woodstock, Mashamoquet Brook State Park in Pomfret, and the Prudence Crandall Museum in Canterbury.

Along the way

  1. Woodstock
  2. Pomfret
  3. Brooklyn
  4. Canterbury
Elevation
1,300 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 600 ft
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Curves
Mostly gentle curves
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GentleHairpins

Good to know

  • In Pomfret, Route 169 shares the road with US 44 for a stretch, so watch the signs through the center of town.
  • Check CTroads for closures and roadwork before you go.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check CTroads.

Questions about this drive

How long does Highway 169 through the Quiet Corner take?

Woodstock to Canterbury on Route 169 is 18.3 miles and takes about 30 min without stops.

Is Route 169 in Connecticut a scenic byway?

Yes. It was designated a National Scenic Byway in 1996 and a Connecticut Scenic Road in 1991.

What towns does Route 169 pass through in the Quiet Corner?

Going south from Woodstock, it passes through Pomfret, Brooklyn and Canterbury.

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Map of Highway 169: The Quiet Corner, from Woodstock to Canterbury