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Anne and Warren's New Boston – Stockbridge
Loop
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NOTE: This Ride Description
and its corresponding Route Sheet may not have been checked for accuracy by
www.ctbikeroutes.org team
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Total Distance: 49.7 miles
Elevation Gain: N/A
Degree of Difficulty Index N/A Terrain: Rolling
to hilly
Killer Hills: Two significant
climbs
Geographical Region: Central Massachusetts
City/Town: Sandisfield (New
Boston), Massachusetts
Starting Location: Route 8, 2.3 miles north of Connecticut/Massachusetts state line.
Take Route 44 or Route 8 to Winsted, Connecticut and then follow Route 8
north. Continue on Route 8 north past the junction with Route 20 and cross
into Massachusetts (6.5 miles from Route 20). Turn right on an unnamed road
2.3 miles north of the Massachusetts state line. Parking is on the right in
0.1 mile, just after bridge.
Ride Description: This rolling to hilly ride
showcases some of the best of southern New England scenery: woods, a great
swamp and then the sleepy village of Tyringham. After passing through this classic hamlet there are vistas
of the surrounding Berkshires on your way to the well-known town of
Stockbridge. After leaving
Stockbridge take in a view of Monument Mountain. Experience a bit of a Berkshire climb (with views of
course) before a thrilling 4-mile
descent into New Boston and the start of the ride.
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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Start. (Note: Bathrooms
are available 5 miles north of the Route 8 – Route 20 junction at the
boat ramp for Colebrook River Lake on the right.)
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1.7
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New Boston. General Store on right (no bathrooms). DO NOT park
bikes on porch.
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17.5
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Portapotty on left
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17.9
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Tyringham Pavilion;
portapotty
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18.3
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Santarella (Ginger
Bread House). Santarella,
the historic home of the sculptor Henry Hudson Kitson, is a truly magical
and unique place! Known as the Gingerbread House, it gets its name from its
storybook architecture and incredible roof. The design was the last great
project of Kitson's life, and occupied the last 20 years of his life. The
property has a history dating back to the late 18th century, when the
Tyringham valley was first being settled.
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24.3
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Stockbridge. Various shops and restaurants. Take out sandwiches
available at the Daily Bread Bakery (closed on Sunday) and The General
Store. There is a convenience store on Route 7 south on the way out of town
on the left.
The Norman Rockwell
Museum is a short (2.5 miles
each way) side trip from Stockbridge. Take Route 102 west for
approximately 1.8 miles. At the flashing light, make a left onto Route 183
south. The museum entrance is 0.6 mile on the left.
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47.8
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New Boston. General Store on left (no bathrooms). DO NOT park
bikes on porch.
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www.ctbikeroutes.org Ride
description: Wu-New014 Route
sheet: RS-New013 Ride submitted
by: Anne Coloma & Warren
Chambers (6/25/06)
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