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Suffield/Congamond Ride (short
version)
Total Distance: 26.6 miles Elevation
Gain: 626 ft
Degree of Difficulty Index: 626 / 26.6 mi. = 23.51 ft/mi Terrain: Flat to rolling
Killer Hills: None
Geographical Region:
North Central Connecticut
City/Town:
Suffield
Starting Location:
Suffield Village shopping plaza parking area (north side of Highland
Park Market under shade trees) off Rt. 75 just north of the intersection with
Rt. 168 in Suffield; do not use the Bridge St. exit.
Ride Description:
This is a pleasant ride over mostly flat terrain going generally west
from Suffield over to the Congamond Lakes in Southwick, Massachusetts. You will get some neat views of the
Suffield countryside on this ride.
Note:
This is a short version of the original Suffield/Congomond Ride, a
33.9-miler.
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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Highland
Park Market; bathrooms
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~2.5
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Suffield
High School campus
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11.0
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Convenience
store at intersection on right
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11.9
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Views
of Congamond Lakes
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15.0
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Possible
lunch stop at park on right w/ gazebo and lake views; portable toilets
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17.0
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Convenience
store on right just before intersection
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26.6
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Highland
Park Market; bathrooms
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www.ctbikeroutes.org
Ride description:
Wu-New159
Route sheet:
RS-New159
Ride submitted by:
Carol Marchion/DPS, 7/10/08 (updated 7/11/09)
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