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Tolland Hills Ride #1

 

Total Distance: 31.7 miles                               Elevation Gain: 1956 feet    

 

Degree of Difficulty Index: 1956 ft / 31.7 mi. = 61.70 ft/mi                          Terrain: Hilly              

 

Killer Hills: One short killer; several notables

 

Geographical Region:  Northeast Connecticut

 

City/Town:  Vernon

 

Starting Location:  I-84 Exit 67 CPL (Rt. 31)

 

Ride Description:  This is a rolling ride through rural areas of Vernon, Ellington, Stafford, Tolland and Bolton, with a stop at Crystal Lake, some nice views, and fun down hills.

 

Facilities and Points of Interest:    

 

Mile

            Facilities - Points of Interest

0.0

Various facilities north of  I-84 Exit 67    

10.4

Portable toilet on left

10.5

Crystal Lake Boat Launch – views of the lake

13.1

West Stafford: General Store

15.6

Stafford Motor Speedway on left

22.2

Tolland Green (no facilities)

22.5

(Continuing straight on Rt. 195 for ¼ mile leads to convenience stores and a Subway restaurant)

22.9

Crandall Park on right (with restrooms in season) – good  lunch stop

28.2

Bolton Lakes

31.7

Various facilities north of  I-84 Exit 67    

 

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