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Monastery and Marina Ride

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Total Distance: 30.0 miles                          Elevation Gain:  1500 feet 

Degree of Difficulty Index: 1500 ft / 30.0 mi = 50.0 ft/mi                         Terrain: Rolling to Hilly

Killer Hills: None

Geographical Region: South Central CT

Starting Location (town): Guilford, CT

Starting Location:  Hoop Pole Rd at the intersection of Race Hill Rd, in a gravel parking area opposite the monastery.

Ride Description:  A gentle start around Lake Quonnipaug in Guilford. Then, a nice climb up Great Hill and onto some very scenic and quiet country roads. The ride then proceeds South to the Guilford shoreline and to the Harbor. The return path back to the starting location is a nice easy gradual climb on rolling terrain

 

Facilities and Points of Interest:    

Mile

             Facilities - Points of Interest

3.0

 Porta-potty in Parking lot of Guilford Beach (seasonal)

20.1

 Toilets at Town Beach. Also picnic area

20.6

 Nice views at Guilford Town Dock

 

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Ride description:  WU-New234

Route sheet:  RS-New234

Ride submitted by: Vic LaBarre

 

 

 
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