Branford/Guilford Wanderer
Total Distance: 31.1
miles Elevation
Gain: 1094 feet
Degree of Difficulty Index: 1094 ft / 31.1 mi = 35.18 ft / mi Terrain: Rolling
Killer Hills: A few hilly sections
Geographical Region:
South Central Connecticut
City/Town: Branford
Starting Location: I-95
Exit 56 CPL (Leetes Island Road) in Branford
Ride Description: This
is a pleasant ride on mostly rolling terrain in Branford and Guilford through
some parts of Guilford that arent on the usual bike routes. Bring a snack or
lunch as there arent any places to purchase until late in the ride.
Facilities and Points of Interest:
Mile
|
Facilities
- Points of Interest
|
0.0
|
Various
facilities just north of CPL
|
11.4
|
Clear Lake (may be portable toilet here during
swimming season)
|
14.1
|
Church and
grade school on right just before downhill
|
16.0
|
Monastery
of Our Lady of Grace (good lunch spot)
|
22.8
|
Guilford
Green: Various
facilities
|
27.3
|
Lovely
view of mill pond
|
28.5
|
Stony Creek:
Deli
|
28.7
|
Scenic
harbor looking out to Thimble Islands
|
31.1
|
Various
facilities just north of CPL
|
www.ctbikeroutes.org
Wu-SL006 abb
DLB98131
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