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Jennie's Northford to Lyman
Orchards Ride
Total Distance: 28.1 miles Elevation
Gain: 1688 feet
Degree of Difficulty Index: 1688 ft / 28.1 mi = 60.07 ft/mi Terrain: Hilly
Killer Hills: Whirlwind Hill Rd, Sand Hill Rd and several
other hilly sections
Geographical Region:
South Central Connecticut
City/Town: North
Branford
Starting Location:
Tennis court parking area at the Stanly T. Williams School near the
intersection of Routes 17 & 22 in Northford
Ride Description:
This ride is over mostly rolling terrain with several hilly sections
and many lovely pastoral views.
It passes through Northford (part of North Branford), Wallingford,
Durham and Middlefield and features a mid-ride stop at the Lyman Orchards
farm store.
Facilities and Points of Interest:
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Mile
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Facilities
- Points of Interest
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0.1
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Several
small stores and gas station/convenience stores near the starting point
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0.4
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William
Douglas Commons on the left
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4.3
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Start
of ¼ mile killer hill (Whirlwind Hill Rd)
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9.9
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Start
of ¼ mile killer hill (Sand Hill Rd)
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11.6
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Durham
Green (Town Hall, Library and post office)
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15.1
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Lyman
Orchards farm store (views); bathrooms & good spot for lunch/snack break
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15.4
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Start
of lengthy, gradual uphill
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19.3
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Blue
Trails Range(guns); don't forget to duck!
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28.0
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Several
small stores and gas station/convenience stores near the ending point
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