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Clydes Milford & West Haven
Ride
Total Distance: 20.2
with an option for 31.6 miles
Elevation Gain: 273
feet (for the 31.6 mile ride)
Degree of Difficulty Index: 273 ft / 31.6 mi = 8.64 ft /mi Terrain: Flat
Killer Hills: None
Geographical Region:
Southwest Connecticut
City/Town: Milford
Starting Location: To the rear of the Public Library
in Milford, located on Rt. 162 (New
Haven Ave) just east of
the main city intersection with River St. Use public parking on far side of tennis courts.
Special Directions: From Rt. 162 just past the library
turn onto Shipyard Lane. Go down hill bearing to the right and around the
tennis courts. Public parking will be on the left on far side of tennis
courts and near a baseball diamond.
Ride Description: This is a flat ride along the
Milford and West Haven shoreline with outstanding views of L. I. Sound. After visiting West Havens Savin
Rock area (turnaround), return to the starting point. An 11.4-mile (roundtrip)
option to Milford Pt. and the Audubon nature building begins at the same
starting/ending location (Milford Public Library).
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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Milford
Center Park: bathrooms
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6.0
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Robert
Hutchins Parkette on the right
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10.4
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Start of
bike path into Bradley Point Park
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11.3
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Park
Headquarters: water & bathrooms (seasonal)
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20.3
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Little park
on far side of footbridge: good place for lunch or a snack
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25.3
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Audubon
Building: displays, views, bathrooms & water
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28.3
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Entrance
to Silver Sands State Park
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Note: there
are many convenience stores, delis, sandwich shops, grocery stores, etc.
along the
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ride route
where lunch makings or snacks can be purchased.
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www.ctbikeroutes.org
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