| Collinsville
Connection Total
Distance: 35.0
miles (16.6 miles
option)
Elevation Gain:
1912 feet Degree of Difficulty
Index: 1912 ft / 35.0 mi
= 54.63 ft/mi
Terrain: Rolling to hilly Killer Hills: There are a few
hilly sections Geographical Region: North Central
Connecticut City/Town: Canton
Starting Location: Canton Village Shopping Plaza,
Rt. 44 in Canton. Canton
Village Shopping Plaza is ½ mile west of the Rt. 177 intersection
w/ Rt. 44. Look for McDonald's. Ride Description:
This is a nice countryside ride on somewhat hilly and varied
terrain through Canton, Burlington, Avon, Simsbury and
Collinsville. It passes
forested and farm land and has nice views of the Farmington River. There are a couple of hilly
sections. Though
considerably past mid-ride, Stratton Brook State Park is an excellent
spot for a lunch/snack break.
There is an option for a
shorter ride of 16.6 miles. At mile 16.6, turn left off Dowd Ave. into
the Canton Village Shopping Plaza and go through parking lot to
finish. Facilities and Points of
Interest:
| Mile
|
Facilities - Points of
Interest | | 0.0 | Canton
Village Shopping Plaza w/ various shops; bathrooms
are available in McDonald's | | 1.8
| Bridge over the Farmington River
(views) | | 3.2 | Collinsville; several shops and
LaSalle Market to purchase food & drink |
| 3.9 | Begin 1.7-mile tour beside the
Farmington River on the Farmington River Greenway
Trail | | 4.2 | Dam
across Farmington River (views) |
| 7.9 | Views of the Farmington River
& dams | | 8.0 | Collinsville; several shops and
LaSalle Market to purchase food & drink |
| 12.8 |
Countryside Park;
bathrooms
| | 16.6 |
Canton
Village Shopping Plaza on left (shorter ride option ends
here) | | 18.7 |
Roaring Brook Nature Center;
take the time to look at the avian displays/cages |
| 22.4 |
Tulmeadow Farm store and ice cream
(seasonal) on right | | 22.5 |
Farms
Village Plaza: Convenience store, bakery on left
| | 24.0 |
Stratton Brook State Park
(views); bathrooms & water available
(seasonally) | | 35.0 |
Canton
Village Shopping Plaza w/ various shops; bathrooms
are available in McDonald's |
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