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A "Forests, Pastures &
Cemeteries" Ride
Total Distance: 33.3 miles Elevation
Gain: 1697 feet
Degree of Difficulty Index: 1697 ft / 33.3 mi = 50.96 ft/mi Terrain: Rolling/hilly
Killer Hills: None; but there are several hilly sections
Geographical Region:
South Central Connecticut
City/Town:
Clinton
Starting Location:
I-95 Exit 63 CPL (Rt. 81) in Clinton
Ride Description:
This ride travels the back roads in Clinton, Killingworth, Haddam and
Madison over rolling and somewhat hilly terrain. The vistas along the way are
lovely and make the work worth the effort. You can choose a location
somewhere along the route for a lunch/snack break and the route passes near a
country restaurant/deli and a convenience store near mid-ride. Near the end
of the ride, the Chamard Vineyard is passed.
Facilities and Points of Interest:
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Mile
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Facilities
- Points of Interest
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7.1
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Irene
Sheldon Park (portable
toilets available)
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13.1
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Small
shopping plaza with a country restaurant/deli
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13.3
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Convenience
store on left
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14.4
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Hidden
Lake (views) on right
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21.2
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Summer
Hill (wholesale) Nursery is up road to the left
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25.5+
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Bridge
over a branch of the Hammonasset River
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31.4
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Bench
and gazebo overlooking a small pond; good spot for your final break
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32.0
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Chamard Vineyard on right: Chamard
Vineyard's Tasting Room is open Wednesday through Saturday from 11:00 am to
4:00 pm for complimentary wine tasting, winery tours, and retail sales.
The elegant tasting room features a
large fieldstone fireplace, natural wood surfaces and antiques. The deck
offers a panoramic view of the vineyard with its rolling acres of lush
vines, hand built stone walls lining the fields and a beautiful pond with a
cascading fountain.
The Chamard Vineyard tour takes you
through the winery for an informative look at their wine making process.
After the tour, you'll be treated to a complimentary tasting of Chamard
wines in the tasting room overlooking the vineyards. The winery was
completed in 1988. Its classic New England design features finely crafted
stonework using fieldstones from the property. The staff is both friendly
and knowledgeable.
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33.0
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Clinton
Crossing Premium Outlets on the right
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33.1
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Morgan
High School (Clinton) on the left
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