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Tim's Tri-State Tour
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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: 48.8 miles Elevation Gain: N/A
Degree
of Difficulty Index: N/A Terrain: Hilly (estimated)
Killer
Hills: Lengthy (2.5 mi.)
climb on Mt. Washington Rd starting @ 11.3 miles; shorter climb on Belgo Rd
towards end of ride @ 41.0 mi.
Geographical
Region: Northwest Connecticut
Starting
Location (city/town): Salisbury,
CT
Starting
Location (detailed directions to):
From the intersection of Rtes. 41 & 44 in Salisbury, go north
on Rt. 41 for approximately 3.3 miles to the Undermountain Trail parking area
on the left
Ride
Description: While the ride
is classified as Hilly, it is a bit of a misnomer. There are two memorable climbs connected by mostly flat to
rolling terrain. The route goes
up the valley on Rt. 41, does the Mt. Washington Rd climb, travels over to
and past Bash Bish Falls, comes down the Harlem Valley (w/ a 3 mile stretch
on the Harlem Valley Rail Trail), visits Rudd Pond State Park and returns via
the (shorter) Belgo Rd hill climb into Salisbury and then back to the
starting point. A great spot to
stop for lunch is the Taconic State Park in mid-ride @ 22.0 miles.
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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Undermountain
Trail parking
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11.3
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Start
climb on Mt. Washington Rd
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20.2
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Bash
Bish Falls; views
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22.0
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Taconic
State Park; lunch stop
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29.9
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Start
~ 3 mile ride on the Harlem Valley Rail Trail
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39.2
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Rudd
Pond State Park; views; possible swim stop
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40.9
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Start
short, sharp killer hill on Belgo Rd
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45.4
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Village
of Salisbury; shops
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48.8
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Undermountain
Trail parking
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Note: It would be advisable to bring and use a bike lock if you
plan to do any sightseeing at the state parks.
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