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Ville-ington Tour
Total Distance: 32.8 miles Elevation
Gain: 1280 feet
Degree of Difficulty Index: 1280 ft / 32.8 mi = 39.02
ft/mi Terrain: Rolling
Killer Hills: None
Geographical Region:
North Central Connecticut
City/Town:
Unionville
Starting Location:
McDonald's/Stop & Shop plaza, Rt. 4 near the junction of Rt. 177
in Unionville
Ride Description:
This is a scenic ride over mostly flat to rolling terrain passing by
meadows and farmlands through Unionville, Collinsville, Burlington,
Farmington and Avon with nice views of the Farmington River, a trip down the
Farmington River Greenway Trail and a visit to quaint Collinsville. Fisher Meadow Park provides an ideal
spot for a lunch/snack break.
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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McDonald's/Stop
& Shop plaza; bathrooms available in both stores; other smaller shops
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2.9
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Start
1.3-mile tour on the Farmington River Greenway Trail (views)
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4.2
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Dam
across Farmington River (views)
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5.2
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Collinsville;
several shops and
LaSalle Market to purchase food & drink
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11.1
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Start
2.3-mile ride along Rail Trail
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15.4
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Historic
Farmington
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16.0
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Miss
Porter's School
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19.9
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Fisher
Meadow Park; suggested lunch/snack stop; portable toilets
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24.9
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Start
1.8-mile ride along rail trail
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32.8
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McDonald's/Stop
& Shop plaza; bathrooms available in both stores; other smaller shops
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