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Ledges Dogwood Festival Ride
Total Distance: 29.6
miles Elevation
Gain: 1059 ft
Degree of Difficulty:
1059 ft / 29.6 mi. = 35.78 ft/mi Terrain: Rolling
Killer Hills: One
gasper
Geographical Region: Southwest Connecticut
City/Town: Fairfield
Starting Location: Jennings
Beach/Sandcastle parking area, Fairfield
Special Directions: I-95 south to Exit 23 (U.S. 1
& Kings Hwy). Continue to 4th
traffic light. Turn left on So.
Benson Rd. At 3rd
stop sign, bear left toward Jennings/Sandcastle. Parking area is at end on the right.
Ride Description: This ride is on mostly rolling
terrain, although there are several hilly sections as well as a lot of flat
riding. It passes through
sections of Fairfield and Westports Gold Coast, has lovely shoreline
views, and passes some of the beautiful homes in the area. The nicest time of year for the ride
is the second week in May, which is the peak of the dogwood season.
Note: A large parking fee is required to
park at Jennings Beach during the summer months. A little ingenuity in finding a local street side parking
place is requiredbut it can be done.
There is a school located nearby and that is a good spot to parkif
you can find it. It's located to
the west of the Jennings Beach parking lot.
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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Jennings
Beach/Sandcastle area
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0.6
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Monk
Parakeet nests above in trees
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4.9
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Annual
Dogwood Festival second week in May (Arts, Crafts, Food Portable Toilets)
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11.8
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Country Store
w/ deli, restroom
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14.7
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Cumberland
Farms, deli
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17.1
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Start tour
thru Longshore Park (golf course)
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19.3
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Compo
Beach (views)nice spot for a lunch/snack break – bicycles permitted
w/o fee
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24.2
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Southport
Beach (views)
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29.6
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Jennings
Beach/Sandcastle area
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Note: After
the Compo Beach stop, the ride passes thru Westports Gold Coast; enjoy
the views of the beautiful estates and mansions along the wayspectacular!
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