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An Essex "Over-the-Bridge" Ride to Old
Lyme
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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: 32.3 miles
Elevation Gain: n/a feet
Degree
of Difficulty Index: n/a ft / 32.3 mi = n/a ft/mi
Terrain:
Flat (est'd)
Killer
Hills: None
Geographical
Region: South Eastern Connecticut
Starting
Location (city/town): Essex
Starting
Location (detailed directions to): Route 9
Exit 4 CPL (Route 154) in Essex; CPL is on Route 154 just east of
intersection with Route 153.
Ride
Description: This picturesque ride is over mostly flat terrain and
features "going and coming" rides over the Baldwin
Bridge on the pedestrian/bike path. It visits the CT DEP Marine
Headquarters and a (seasonal) ride to the end of the boardwalk for
spectacular views of the mouth of the Connecticut River and adjoining marsh
land. The ride then continues east to Smith Neck's Road and the
boat launch and viewing platform w/ various displays. Continuing its
easterly meander, the ride drops into White Sands Beach for some ocean
views. Departing White Sands Beach the ride returns via an inland route
before re-crossing the Baldwin Bridge and returning to the starting
point.
Facilities
and Points of Interest:
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Mile
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Facilities - Points of Interest
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1.7
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Start
trip through Otter Cove, an upscale Old Saybrook development
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4.6
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Commence
west to east ride over the Baldwin Bridge via pedestrian/bike path
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7.0
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Views
from end of boardwalk at the CT DEP Marine Headquarters (make this ride on
the
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boardwalk
only during the "low season"; not considerate to ride on
the boardwalk if there are
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lots of
pedestrians or fishermen)
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10.7
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Boat
Launch and display platform at the end of Smith's Neck Road; great views of
marshes
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13.2
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White Sand
Beach (gazebo)...fine, sandy beach and excellent views of L. I. Sound
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17.8
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Black
Hall Club...upscale private golf course and country club (on left)
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22.6
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Commence
east to west ride over the Baldwin Bridge via pedestrian/bike path
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www.ctbikeroutes.org
Ride description: Wu-New214
Route sheet: RS-New214
Ride submitted by: Don Shildneck, 10/31/12 (updated 11/5/12)
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