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An Avon/Simsbury 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: 31.4 miles Elevation Gain: 1226 feet
Degree
of Difficulty Index: 1226 ft
/ 31.4 mi = 39.04 ft/mi Terrain:
Rolling
Killer
Hills: One
short, sharp hill at ~ 12.6 miles on Barndoor Hills Rd near stables
Geographical
Region: North Central
Connecticut
Starting
Location (city/town): Simsbury
(Weatogue)
Starting
Location (detailed directions to):
Weatogue CPL, Rt. 10/202 in Simsbury about 200 yards north of Rt.
185 intersection
Ride
Description: This very
pleasant ride travels through the towns of Simsbury, Granby and Avon over
rolling terrain using mostly back roads. There are, however, a few miles on state roads that have a
smooth surface and a wide shoulder.
The ride passes through mostly rural areas with views of forests,
farms, State Park land and residential areas. There are occasional convenience stores and markets along
the way where food and beverages can be purchased if your supplies run low.
Facilities
and Points of Interest:
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Mile
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Facilities
- Points of Interest
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1.9
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Pedestrian/Bicycle
entrance to Stratton Brook State Park...crushed stone path w/ gate on right
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12.5
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Barndoor
Hills Road entrance to McLean
Game Refuge on the left
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13.0
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Horse Farm
w/ stables at top of sharp hill; take a breather, you've earned it
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17.3
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Meadow
Pond Park; seasonal rest rooms; nice spot for a snack or lunch break
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24.3
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Golf Club
of Avon to the left for the
next half mile (+/-)
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25.9+
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Avon Old
Farms School on the right
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www.ctbikeroutes.org
Ride
description: Wu-New074
Route
sheet: RS-New074
Ride
submitted by: Don Shildneck,
9/28/06 (updated 8/25/07)
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