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SCCC's Madison to Chamard Vineyard Loop
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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: 30.2 miles
Elevation Gain: 934 feet
Degree
of Difficulty Index: 934 ft /
30.2 mi = 30.93 ft/mi Terrain:
Flat to rolling
Killer
Hills: None
Geographical
Region: South Central
Connecticut
Starting
Location (city/town): Madison
Starting
Location (detailed directions to):
I-95 Exit 61 CPL (Rt. 79) in Madison
Ride
Description: This is a mellow
ride through portions of Madison, Killingworth and Clinton that features
visits to Chamard Vineyard (call ahead for possible tour), Clinton Town
Marina/Dock and Hammonassett State Park (Meig's Point pavilion & the
Nature Center). After departing
Hammonassett State Park, the route travels along the Madison shoreline w/
several spectacular views of Long Island Sound.
Facilities
and Points of Interest:
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Mile
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Facilities
- Points of Interest
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4.4
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Bridge
across Hammonassett River
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10.4
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Gazebo
overlooking small pond; nice spot for a quick break
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11.1
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Chamard
Vineyard; possible tour (call ahead to make arrangements)
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13.7
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Clinton
Marina/Town Dock (snack/lunch time)
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20.3
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Meigs
Point in Hammonassett State Park (seasonal bathrooms & water in the
pavilion)
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20.8
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Nature
Center on the right (year round bathroom)
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23.9
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Start
1.2 mile ride along Madison's shoreline w/ occasional ocean views
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Note: This ride has been provided by the Southern Connecticut
Cycle Club from its Ride Library as a service to the Connecticut bicycling community
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www.ctbikeroutes.org
Ride
description: Wu-New097
Route
sheet: RS-New097
Ride
submitted by: SCCC
(www.ctcycle.org)/DPS, 4/16/07 (updated 5/3/07)
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