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Denise's Back Roads to the Hopyard Ride
Total Distance: 40.9 miles Elevation
Gain: 2977 feet
Degree of Difficulty Index: 2977 ft / 40.9 mi = 72.78 ft/mi Terrain: Very Hilly
Killer Hills: None, but several tough climbs
Geographical Region:
Southeast Connecticut
City/Town:
Niantic (East Lyme)
Starting Location:
Samuel M. Peretz Park (formerly Bridebrook Park), Rt. 156 in Niantic
just east of Rocky Neck State Park.
Take I-95 Exit 72 (Rocky Neck Connector); at the end w/ traffic light
go left on Rt. 156 past the entrance to Rocky Neck State Park and turn left
into Samuel M. Peretz Park just before the Niantic Correctional Facility.
Ride Description:
This is a challenging ride on mostly back roads between Niantic and
Devil's Hopyard State Park (suggested lunch stop). Pass such landmarks as the Salem Creamery,
Devil's Hopyard State Park and Pattagansett Lake. This is a great route with
lots to admire along the way. It's
a hilly ride, though, and should be attempted only by those in good physical
condition.
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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Samuel M.
Peretz Park (bathrooms)
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13.9
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Salem
Creamery on right (ice cream only)
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18.7
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Chapman
Falls @ Devil's Hopyard State Park (views); suggested lunch/snack stop
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~33.5
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Pattagansett
Lake
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40.9
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Samuel M.
Peretz Park (bathrooms & water)
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