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Madison Shoreline Meander Ride
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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
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Total Distance: 20.3 miles
Elevation Gain: 525 feet
Degree of Difficulty Index: 525 ft / 20.3 mi = 25.9
ft/mi Terrain: Flat
Killer Hills: None
Geographical Region:
South Central Connecticut
Starting Location (city/town): Madison
Starting Location (detailed directions to): I-95
Exit 61 CPL (Rt. 79) in Madison
Ride Description: This is a nice short, flat
ride recommended for hot summer days, or a relaxing meander along the shore.
Very nice views of the Madison shoreline, following many of the coastal roads
before entering Hammonassett State Beach Park. Only very short intervals on
busier state roads, but there are a few places where you might want to
dismount your bicycle for safety due to loose gravel access on short
pathways. These are located at miles 4.4, 7.7 and mile 9.8. The Boat Launch
access road at mile 4.4 has beautiful marsh views, but it can be skipped if
road surface is undesirable. The access path at mile 7.7 takes you into the
back side of The Madison Beach Club near where small boats are stored. A very
short walk to the paved parking area. It can be bypassed by continuing on Rt.
1 at mile 6.7 and then turning on West Warf Rd. The access path at mile 9.8
can also be bypassed by continuing on Waterbury Ave, and turning right onto
Liberty Street. In addition, the Greenway Trail at mile 10.2 has beautiful
access to Hammonassett beaches, but trail surface is packed gravel with possible
looser sandy points, so slow riding is recommended. The alternative to the
Greenway Trail is to ride along Rt-1 for less than 1 mile to the Hammonassett
Park Entrance. The Hammonassett Walking/Bike Path is a nicely paved surface
allowing for scenic views all the way to Meigs Point. The bathrooms at all
the Pavilions are seasonal. The return route also uses the Bike Path, but the
Beach Access Road can be used as an alternative.
Facilities and Points of Interest:
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Mile
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Facilities - Points of Interest
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4.4
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Boat Launch Access Rd (gravel and or packed sand surface. Pretty
Views)
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8.0
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West Warf Jetty next to Madison Beach Club (Pretty Views)
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9.8
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Access path to nice neighborhood. Must dismount bike and walk short
path.
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10.2
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Greenway Trail Start (packed gravel surface. Beautiful views)
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13.5
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Regroup;
Meigs Point Pavilion (bathrooms seasonal)
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17.2
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Nice LI Sound Views at and end of road
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www.ctbikeroutes.org
Ride description: Wu-New242
Route sheet: RS-New242
Ride submitted by: Sydney Rowland (08-2021)
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