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Glastonbury High-Low Ride
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NOTE: This Ride Description and its
corresponding Route Sheet may not have been checked for accuracy by the www.ctbikeroutes.org team
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Total Distance: 26.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 1591 feet
Degree
of Difficulty Index: 1591 ft
/ 26.4 mi = 60.29 ft/mi Terrain: Hilly
Killer
Hills: There is a difficult climb up Belltown Rd for a magnificent view to
the west and north including Hartford.
It is well worth the climband the return trip down hill is pretty
neat, too.
Geographical
Region: Southeast
City/Town:
Glastonbury
Starting
Location: Highland Park
Market in Buckingham section of Glastonbury on Route 83, just north of
intersection with Route 94
Ride
Description: Ride the back
roads of Glastonbury. Fruit
orchards, a spectacular view and a cruise along the river.
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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Highland
Park Market
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~8.6
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In the
summer, stop at Belltown Orchards for the areas best fruit, as well as
pies and other treats! If you
like, carry your food to the top of Blueberry Hill (Belltown Rd) for lunch
with a view. On a clear day
you can see the Western Connecticut hills. In season, you can pick cherries up on the Hill.
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12.2
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Dug
Road is a tiny little trail.
Youll feel like you are in Middle Earth!
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18.8
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Convenience
Store on left
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20.2
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On a
real hot day, stop at Cotton Hollow and swim in the Brook
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26.4
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Highland
Park Market
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submitted by: Kathy Eldergill
(4/30/06)
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