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Moodus & East Haddam Meander
Total Distance: 32.4 miles Elevation Gain: 2457 feet
Degree of Difficulty Index: 2457 ft / 32.4 mi = 75.83 ft/mi Terrain: Very hilly
Killer Hills: None but there are several hilly sections that will focus your mind
Geographical Region: South Central Connecticut
City/Town: Chester
Starting Location: Rt. 9 Exit 8 CPL (Rt. 148) in Chester
Ride Description: This ride travels up to East Haddam and Moodus over mostly rolling terrain with a few somewhat hilly sections along the way. It features a visit to the historic village of Johnsonville in Moodus, a swing past the Moodus Reservoir, views of Bashan Lake, a possible lunch/snack stop at the picnic area in Devil's Hopyard State Park, a crossing of the Connecticut River via the Chester ferry ($2.00 fee) and then the ride passes through Chester Village.
Facilities and Points of Interest:
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Mile
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Facilities - Points of Interest
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5.0
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Tylerville: Convenience store, Subway
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5.7
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East Haddam Swing-bridge crossing of the Connecticut River
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5.8
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Goodspeed Opera House and the Gelston House in East Haddam
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9.0
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Historic village of Johnsonville (views) – not presently open to the public
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10.3
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Convenience store on right
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10.6
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Convenience store on right
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12.4
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Moodus Reservoir (views)
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14.0
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Causeway across Moodus Reservoir (views)
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~15.0
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Occasional views of Moodus Reservoir (left) and Bashan Lake (right)
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18.2
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Start of great downhill swoop to Devil's Hopyard turnoff
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20.6+
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Chapman Falls @ Devil's Hopyard State Park
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21.2
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Devil's Hopyard State Park picnic area; possible lunch/snack break stop; bathrooms and water
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27.9
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Hadlyme: (Country store on corner)
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29.5
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Chester Ferry ($2.00)
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31.0
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Chester village
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