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A Fall Ride in Mystic
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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: 42.0 miles Elevation Gain: 1735 feet
Degree
of Difficulty Index: 1735 ft
/ 42.0 mi = 41.31 ft/mi Terrain: Rolling
Killer
Hills: None; however the ~ 4
mile stretch on Northwest Corner Road from mile cue 19.0 to 22.9 has several
serious uphill stretches; there is a sharp 0.5 mi. up on Jeremy Hill Rd @
27.3.
Geographical
Region: Southeast
Connecticut
Starting
Location (city/town): Mystic
Starting
Location (detailed directions to):
Olde Mystik Village parking area near the
red caboose (next to the Mystic Aquarium). Take I-95 Exit 90 and follow signs to the Mystic Aquarium.
Olde Mystik Village is next to the Aquarium.
Ride
Description: This ride has
considerable charm. It visits
the villages of Mystic, Old Mystic and Stonington while passing thru portions
of Ledyard and Preston. Amongst
the highlights are Olde Mystik Village, Village of Mystic, Mystic River w/
its special scenic river views, Old Mystic Village, Clyde's Cider Mill,
Stonington Village and Stonington Point w/ its near 360 degree view of L. I.
Sound. There are many miles of
relatively flat riding together w/ some hilly sections on the inland portions
of the ride from mile cues 15.6 thru 28.8 (+/-). There is a lot to see and enjoy on this ride.
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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Bathroom
facilities in Olde Mystik Village
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0.0
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Mystic
Aquarium
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2.5
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Mystic
Village w/ spectacular views of the Mystic River and boat traffic;
draw-bridge over river
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3.5
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Start of
more views of the Mystic River; great bike road
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6.5
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Clyde's
Cider Mill (possible tour of mill; store)
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15.5
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Dunkin'
Donuts on the right
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19.3
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Possible
snack/lunch stop beside stone wall on the left (pastoral views)
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29.6
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Entrance
to Stonington Vineyards on the right
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34.9
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Entering
Village of Stonington
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35.2
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Deli on
right; grocery/convenience store on the left in the village
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35.6
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Stonington
Point with exceptional views of Fishers Island Sound to the southwest and
Block Island Sound to the southeast; port-a-potties may be available here
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36.2
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Library
(possible comfort stop)
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42.0
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Olde Mystic
Village with various shops and facilities
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www.ctbikeroutes.org Ride description: Wu-New172
Ride
submitted by: Mark Kiley,
12/15/08 (updated 12/23/08) Route sheet: RS-New172
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