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SCCC's Hammonasset via Clinton/Killingworth 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: 32.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 1248 feet
Degree
of Difficulty Index: 1248 ft
/ 32.4 mi = 38.52 ft/mi Terrain:
Rolling
Killer
Hills: None
Geographical
Region: South Central
Connecticut
Starting
Location (city/town): Clinton
Starting
Location (detailed directions to):
I-95 Exit 63 CPL (Rt. 81) in Clinton
Ride
Description: While there are
a few hilly sections on the
ride, especially during the first 10 miles and last 6 miles, the rest of the
ride is over relatively flat terrain.
There is one 3.5 mile stretch that uses Rt. 81, which can be busy on
the weekends and holidays during the summer monthsso choose your ride timing
accordingly. One of the
highlights is a visit to Hammonasset State Park's Meig's Point with its
pavilion, seasonal bathrooms, water supply and views. The Meig's Point Nature Center has
bathrooms that are open year round.
Facilities
and Points of Interest:
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Mile
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Facilities
- Points of Interest
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1..5
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Glenwood
Market on the left; supplies can be purchased
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5.9
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Irene
Sheldon Park is 0.1 miles to the left (west); has portable toilets &
water
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13.8
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Killingworth
Market on right; supplies available
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21.3
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Fish Tail
on right and bakery diagonally across Rt. 1 to the right
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23.9
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Meig's
Point Pavilion w/ seasonal bathrooms & water; views; good spot for a
lunch/snack break
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29.5+
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Small
pond on right; nice spot for a breather
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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-New122
Route
sheet: RS-New122
Ride submitted by:
SCCC (www.ctcycle.org)/DPS,
6/9/07
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