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Bumbling Along Bokum Road
Total Distance: 30.4 miles Elevation Gain: 1710 feet
Degree of Difficulty Index: 1710 ft / 30.4 mi = 56.25 ft/mi Terrain: Hilly
Killer Hills: Wig Hill Rd (on the optional longer route only)
Geographical Region: South Central Connecticut
City/Town: Chester
Starting Location: Rt. 9 Exit 8 CPL (Rt. 148) in Chester
Ride Description: This somewhat eclectic ride is over mostly rolling terrain with some significant hill work toward the end of the ride. It features visits to Centerbrook, a pass-through of the Otter Cove development, a possible lunch/snack stop in Essex village at the Connecticut River Museum and a visit to Deep River Landing before tackling the hilly portion of the ride on a seldom used back-roads-return to Chester. For anyone wanting to do even more hill climbing there is a Wig Hill climb option at the very end of the ride (it's a toughie and is described on the route sheet).
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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Centerbrook section of Essex
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5.9+
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Supermarket on the right after the traffic light
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6.2
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Essex Meadows retirement community on the right
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10.2
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Start tour through Otter Cove development (follow mileage cues carefullyit's a maze)
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13.9
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Start of Essex village business district
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14.0
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Public restrooms in little park on the right after the post office and NewAlliance Bank
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14.2
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Connecticut River Museum; boat launch; pier/dock (views) – possible lunch/snack stop
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21.1
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Deep River Landing with gazebo (views)
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28.9
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Beginning of Wig Hill climb (optional, slightly longer, tougher route)
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Note: There are several places to purchase food and beverages along the route, especially in Essex village.
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www.ctbikeroutes.org
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