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Lake
Waramaug Ride
Total Distance: 31.0 miles Elevation
Gain: 1110 feet
Degree of Difficulty Index: 1110 ft / 31.0 mi = 35.80
ft/mi Terrain: Rolling
Killer Hills: None
Geographical Region: Northwest Connecticut
City/Town: Washington, Connecticut
Starting Location: Bee
Brook roadside parking area on Rt. 47 in Washington Depot; the park is on the
right about one mile from Washington Depot while heading north toward New
Preston and Lake Waramaug.
Ride Description: This
is a "special ride" honoring Dick Gilman who tragically was shot
and killed in a border crossing incident while visiting Zimbabwe on a
humanitarian mission in November, 2003.
This is one of Dick's favorite rides. The ride passes through rolling
and very scenic countryside in the western part of Connecticut and features
two loops around Lake Waramaug.
Wine lovers can "sniff the cork" at Hopkins Vineyard towards
the end of the rideÉand perhaps drink a toast to Dick, a true gentleman and a
fine humanitarian. We miss him!
Facilities and Points of Interest:
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Mile
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Facilities
- Points of Interest
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3.2
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New Preston:
Nine Bakery & Deli restaurant on left (9 Main Street)
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7.4
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Lake
Waramaug State Park
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20.0
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Hopkins
Winery
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21.9
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Lake
Waramaug State Park
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27.7
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New
Preston: Waterfall overlook
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27.8
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New Preston:
Nine Bakery & Deli restaurant on right (9 Main Street)
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Updated: 9/21/09
www.ctbikeroutes.org
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