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Farmington Valley Easy Rider #1
Total Distance: 29.8 miles Elevation
Gain: 871 feet
Degree of Difficulty Index: 871 ft / 29.8 mi = 29.23 ft/mi Terrain: Flat to rolling
Killer Hills: None
Geographical Region:
North Central
City/Town: Farmington
Starting Location:
Brickyard Road rail trail parking about 1 mile from Rt. 4 in
Farmington; Brickyard Road is about 2 ½ miles west of Farmington Center @ the Wood 'N Tap
Restaurant (traffic light).
Note: This is a
very popular parking area for the multi-use trail and parking is apt to be
somewhat limited, especially on weekends. Please plan accordingly.
Ride Description:
This is an easy ride through the Farmington River Valley with many
stretches of pleasant scenery.
Ride along sections of the rail trail; along the Farmington River and
over about 1 ½ miles of dirt path (ok for road bikes) through the
woods; visit Stratton Brook State Park; view Connecticut's largest sycamore
tree; ride along the base of Talcott Mt. with views of Heublein Tower.
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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Start
1.7-mile section of the rail trail (multi-use)
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6.0
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Many
stores @ the intersection of Rtes. 167 & 44
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8.4
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Start
short stretch on dirt path
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10.1
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Start
another section of dirt path into and through Stratton Brook State Park
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10.4
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Covered
bridge (take a break); water and bathrooms available (seasonal)
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12.4
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Bridge
over the Farmington River (views)
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12.6
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Start
2-mile section of paved bike path
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18.9
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Pinchot
Sycamore: small park with the largest sycamore tree in Connecticut; great
lunch/snack break spot
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19.0
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Start
3-mile ride along the base of Talcott Mt; police firing ranges; two golf
courses; views of Heublein Tower
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24.8
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Fisher
Meadow Park; bathrooms; picnic tables
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