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The Best of Hamden
Total Distance: 37.0 miles Elevation
Gain: 2500 feet
Degree of Difficulty Index: 2500 ft / 37.0 mi = 67.53 ft/mi Terrain: Very hilly
Killer Hills: Nonebut there are several quite hilly sections
Geographical Region:
Southwest
City/Town:
Hamden
Starting Location:
Sleeping Giant State Park parking area, Mt. Carmel Road in Hamden
(opposite Quinnipiac University)
Ride Description:
This is a very pretty ride over mostly rolling terrain with a few
hilly sections along the way.
Locations visited are the scenic Baldwin Drive, West Rock Ridge State
Park, West Rock Nature Center and part of the Farmington Canal Greenway. There are limited places to purchase
lunch along the wayso it's best to bring your snacks and/or lunch.
Facilities and Points of Interest:
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Mile
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Facilities
- Points of Interest
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0.0
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Sleeping
Giant State Park; Quinnipiac University is across the way
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6.1
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Start
5.6-mile ride on Baldwin Drive, an abandoned road running along the top of
West Rock Ridge in the West Rock Ridge State Park (outstanding views, but
watch for broken glass @ outlooks)
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11.3
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Air
vent for Rt. 15 tunnel (on the right)
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13.0
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South
Overlook (special views)
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14.7
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West
Rock Nature Center
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35.2
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Begin
2.3-mile ride on the Farmington Canal Greenway multi-use path
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37.0
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Sleeping
Giant State Park; Quinnipiac University is across the way
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