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Tobacco Trails
Total Distance: 33.9 miles
Elevation
Gain: 1004 feet
Degree of Difficulty Index: 1004' / 33.9
mi. = 29.62 ft/mi
Terrain: Flat/Rolling
Killer
Hills: None
Geographical Region:
North Central Connecticut
City/Town: Vernon
Starting
Location: Tri-Town Plaza @
intersection of Rt. 83 & Kelly Rd in Vernon
Special Directions: From I-84 East, take Exit 64 - 65.
Stay to the left on all choices on the exit ramp. At traffic light turn left
onto Rt. 83 and quickly turn right into Tri-Town Plaza. Park in front of Staples (to the
right).
Ride Description: This is a very pleasant ride along
back roads in South Windsor, East Windsor and Ellington. It is over mostly rolling terrain and
features views of several types of agricultural land usage, including shrub
nurseries, tobacco fields and dairy farms. A good lunch stop is at Ellington Green, where food can be
purchased.
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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Tri-Town Plaza: Various
facilities in and around the plaza
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10.1
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Ellington Green: Convenience Store; Restaurant; Restrooms in Sr.
Center (ask permission first)
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24.2
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Ellington Green: Convenience Store; Restaurant; Restrooms in Sr.
Center (ask permission first)
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33.9
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Tri-Town Plaza: Various
facilities in and around the plaza
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