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Westbrook,
Clinton, Ivoryton Country Ride
Total Distance: 29.75 miles Elevation Gain: 1609 feet
Degree
of Difficulty Index: 1609 ft / 29.75
mi = 54.08 ft/mi Terrain: Rolling to hilly
Killer
Hills: None
Geographical
Region: South Central Connecticut
City/Town: Westbrook
Starting Location: I-95 Exit 64 CPL (Rt.
145/Horsehill Road) in Westbrook
Ride Description: This is a ride over mostly rolling terrain in Westbrook, Clinton, and Ivoryton, providing extensive views of Long Island Sound.
After a climb past Messerschmidt Pond, enjoy lunch under the gazebo on the Ivoryton Green.
Facilities and Points
of Interest:
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Mile
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Facilities
- Points of Interest
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5.0
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Convenience store on corner
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8.3
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Gazebo
overlooking Menunketesuck River and a marina
across river
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9.1
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Start tour
of Pilot's Point Marina/BoatyardÉbathrooms located near Boom's Restaurant
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9.9
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Start
lengthy ride along Westbrook shoreline (outstanding views)
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10.7
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Bathrooms (seasonal) at Westbrook Town Beach
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16.3
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Messerschmidt Pond (views)
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21.8
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Ivoryton (section of Essex). Lunch on Ivoryton Green with seasonal porta-potty
available
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There are
two places to buy lunch in Ivoryton (as of July
2010).
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Aggies
Family Restaurant, which closes at noon on weekends and 2 p.m. on weekdays.
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The Ivoryton Tavern CafŽ is open all day long.
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Both are
located on Summit St., across from the Green.
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