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Jennie's Northford Ride (modified)
Total Distance: 21.2 miles Elevation
Gain: 1078 feet
Degree of Difficulty Index: 1078 ft / 21.2 mi = 50.85 ft/mi Terrain: Rolling to hilly
Killer Hills: None; but there are several hilly stretches
Geographical Region:
South Central Connecticut
City/Town: North
Branford
Starting Location:
William Douglas Commons, Old Post Road in Northford just a bit up the
hill past the Edward Smith Library (near the intersection of Rtes. 17 &
22).
Ride Description:
This is an interesting, although short, ride over rolling to hilly
terrain w/ many pastoral views through portions of Branford, East Haven,
North Haven and Wallingford.
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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William
Douglas Commons
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21.2
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William
Douglas Commons
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Note: This ride
travels over several stretches of road that are in poor conditionbroken
pavement, pot holes, patched spots, etc. There are some narrow sections of road in spots, but on
balance the ride has considerable redeeming value. It's a somewhat eclectic ride, but scenic nonetheless.
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