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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

 

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