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SCCC's Guilford/Madison/Stony Creek Ride

 

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Total Distance:  36.2 miles                     Elevation Gain:  1178 feet  

 

Degree of Difficulty Index:  1178 ft / 36.2 mi = 32.54 ft/mi     Terrain:  Flat to rolling

 

Killer Hills:        None

 

Geographical Region:  South Central Connecticut

 

Starting Location (city/town):  Guilford

 

Starting Location (detailed directions to):  I-95 Exit 58 CPL (Rt. 77) in Guilford; suggest that the western section of the split CPL be used. 

 

Ride Description:  This is a very comfortable and scenic route over mostly flat terrain that features a 2 mile ride along the Madison shoreline, a tour around Sachem's Head in Guilford and a visit to Stony Creek with its outstanding views of the Thimble Islands.  Though there are some lengthy stretches of riding along Rt. 1 going west from Madison to Guilford and east from Branford to Guilford, there are wide shoulders and smooth pavement to ease your way.  Also, the ride uses Rt. 146 from Guilford to Stony Creek from which there are occasional views of L.I. Sound and copious views of the salt marshes along the way.  Re-provisioning can best be done in Guilford at the shops scattered around Guilford Green. 

 

Facilities and Points of Interest:    

 

Mile

            Facilities - Points of Interest

11.5

Start 2 mile (+/-) tour along the Madison shoreline; views of L.I. Sound

13.3

West Wharf pier/jetty (views)

18.1

Guilford Green; various shops for re-provisioning, as needed; good mid-ride spot for a lunch stop

19.4

Start 4.4 mile tour around Sachem's Head (occasional views)

27.8

Stony Creek town dock (views)

28.1

Stony Creek Market & Pizza on right

 

 

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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Ride description:  Wu-New109                                  Route sheet:  RS-New109

 

Ride submitted by:  SCCC (www.ctcycle.org)/DPS, 4/25/07 (updated 5/3/07)

 

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