Kensington Cruiser – Shuttle Meadow Ride #2 (short version)
Total Distance: 29.3
miles Elevation Gain: 1442
feet
Degree of Difficulty Index: 1442' / 29.3 mi = 49.21 ft/mi Terrain:
Rolling to hilly
Killer Hills: None
Geographic Region: North Central
City/Town: Meriden
Starting Location: Hubbard Park, Meriden
Special Directions: From I-691 Exit 5 go east on West
Main Street (Rt. 322); follow West Main Street and signs for Hubbard Park for
1 ¼ miles to entrance on the left; follow access road around pond to large
parking area near swimming pool.
Ride Description: This ride exits Hubbard Park through a
passage in the back of the park, so there is no riding on Meriden city
streets. It then winds through the Kensington section of Berlin before
visiting the extreme southwest corner of New Britain, and the Shuttle Meadow
and Wassel Reservoirs in Southington. This is a mostly rolling to hilly ride
with one major climb and several great down hills. The Roger's Orchards farm
store makes a good lunch stop.
Facilities:
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Mile
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Facility
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0.0
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Hubbard
Park
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0.3
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Start
1-mile ride along Merimere Reservoir (views)
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15.0
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Roger's
Marketplace (supermarket) and eateries on left
|
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15.9
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Papergoods
Pond w/ views
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19.4
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Start
ride past Shuttle Meadow Reservoir
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20.9
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Roger's
Orchards salesroom (open all year); Restrooms in rear
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29.3
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Hubbard
Park
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