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Farmington Roads & Trails
Total Distance: 35.4 miles Elevation
Gain: 1912 feet
Degree of Difficulty Index: 1912 ft / 35.4 mi = 54.01 ft/mi Terrain: Rolling to hilly
Killer Hills: There are a couple of hilly sections
Geographical Region:
North Central
City/Town:
Farmington
Starting Location:
CPL at Rt. 4 and Town Farms Road just west of Farmington Center near
the Tunxis Plantation Country Club
Ride Description:
This is an interesting ride on back roads and peaceful paved (rail)
trails through Farmington, Avon, Collinsville and Burlington with nice views
of the Farmington River. There
is some flat riding together with a challenging 4-mile hilly section. There are several fine spots en route
for a lunch/snack breakpick one.
LaSalle Market in Collinsville (14.9) is the only place to
purchase lunch, snacks and beverages.
Facilities and Points of Interest:
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Mile
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Facilities
- Points of Interest
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4.2
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Start
2.6-mile ride on the rail trail
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14.9
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LaSalle
Market, located just down Main St to the left, is a popular spot, with ice
cream, a deli, baked goods,
and a bathroom
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15.1
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Collinsville;
great view of the Farmington River (possible lunch/snack stop)
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15.3
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Bridge
over the Farmington River; views of the dam
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16.1
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Start
1.7-mile ride on the Farmington River Greenway multi-use trail (views)
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19.0
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Stairs
to Phelps Dam (Nepaug Reservoir)
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22.3
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Old
Case Cemetery (take a break after a hilly section)
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25.5
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Start
5.9-mile ride on rail trail
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28.7
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Bridge
over the Farmington River (great views – enjoy)
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31.7
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Begin
short tour through Avon Old Farms School (beautiful campus &
architecture)
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33.3
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Note
glacial esker to left
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