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Take the High Road Ride
Total Distance: 35.2 miles Elevation
Gain: 2369 feet
Degree of Difficulty Index: 2369 ft / 35.2 mi = 67.30 ft/mi Terrain: Very hilly
Killer Hills: There are several seriously long and uphill
sections
Geographical Region:
North Central Connecticut
City/Town:
Granby
Starting Location:
CPL on Rt. 189, 2.5 miles from Granby center; the CPL is on the corner
of Rt. 189 and N. Church Rd.
Ride Description:
This challenging ride passes through Granby, East Hartland, Barkhamsted,
North Canton and Simsbury in the northern part of Connecticut, and Southwick
and Granville in south central Massachusetts. The ride is over mostly rolling terrain, but there are
several seriously hilly sections en route. It goes past scenic farm country, much forested land and
visits the centers of several charming small towns with New England
flavor. But, your low, low, low
gear will get a workout. Be prepared!
Note: Other than at the Granville Country Store at mile 11.0
there are no places to purchase food or beverages along this route. However,
at mile 26.8, if you continue on Route 309 for another 0.5 mile there is a
convenience store on the left.
Facilities and Points of Interest:
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Mile
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Facilities
- Points of Interest
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11.0
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Village
of Granville; check out the country store at the village green; New England
village
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11.2
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Drum
manufacturing business in old mill style buildings
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16.6
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East
Hartland town green; quaint New England village
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27.7
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Town
park with pond & benches on the right; good spot for a lunch/snack
break; portable toilet
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32.2
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Western
entrance to McLean Game Refuge
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www.ctbikeroutes.org
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