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Carol's Simsbury Ride #1
Total Distance: 29.3 miles Elevation
Gain: 1008 feet
Degree of Difficulty Index: 1008 ft / 29.33 mi = 34.37 ft/mi Terrain: Flat to Rolling
Killer Hills: None
Geographical Region:
North Central Connecticut
City/Town:
Simsbury
Starting Location:
Simsbury Commons (shopping plaza) on Route 167 at intersection of
Routes 44 & 167 in Simsbury. From Route 44 in Simsbury, turn onto Route
167 north (Bushy Hill Road), go to the 2nd traffic light (last
entrance to the plaza) and go immediately right into plaza and park behind
Borders Books.
Ride Description:
This is a flat to rolling ride through Simsbury and Granby on some
lovely back roads. It passes through the McLean Game refuge, has some
interesting views of the Farmington River, and visits the magnificent Pinchot
Sycamore (the largest sycamore tree in Connecticut). The suggested lunch stop
is near a covered bridge and pond in Stratton Brook State Park.
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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Stop
& Shop Supermarket at starting location; various facilities nearby
along Route 44
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4.2
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Tulmeadow
Farm on the right; ice cream in season
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4.3
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Convenience
store on the left
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7.8
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Pass through McLean Game refuge off and
on for the next 4 miles
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17.5
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Historical
markers
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17.6
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Constitution
Oak in little traffic island
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18.6
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Farmington
River on the right for next 0.5 mile
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19.0
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"Bridge
of Flowers" over Farmington River
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21.0
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Roadside
park – Pinchot Sycamore Tree (largest sycamore in Connecticut and a
good lunch/snack stop)
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21.1
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Bridge
over the Farmington River
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23.6
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Stratton
Brook State Park; great lunch spot near covered bridge; bathrooms &
water (seasonal)
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25.0
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Convenience
store on the right
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25.1
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Tulmeadow
Farm on the left; ice cream in season
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25.6
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Flamig
Farm & farm animals zoo on the right
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29.3
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Stop
& Shop Supermarket at starting location; various facilities nearby
along Route 44
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