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Thimble Island Trek

 

Total Distance: 31.8 miles                            Elevation Gain: 743 feet

 

Degree of Difficulty Index:  743 ft / 31.8 mi = 23.36 ft/mi             Terrain: Flat to rolling

 

Killer Hills:  None

 

Geographical Region:  South Central Connecticut

 

City/Town:  Madison

 

Starting Location:  I-95 Exit 61 CPL (Rt. 79) in Madison   

 

Ride Description:  This is a mostly flat ride with impressive views of the Guilford coastline with a visit to Stony Creek and the Thimble Island tour boat dock and gazebo.  Lunch can be purchased in Stony Creek if desired.

 

Facilities and Points of Interest:    

 

Mile

            Facilities - Points of Interest

4.8

Guilford Green: Various faculties including grocery store, deli, coffee shop

7.2

Chaffinch Island Park: Scenic views of Long Island Sound

8.7

Mulberry Point: Views of Long Island Sound

17.0

Scenic Mill Pond

18.3

Stony Creek: Deli on left

18.3

Stony Creek Harbor: Views of Long Island Sound and Thimble Islands

25.0

Guilford Harbor: restrooms and water (seasonal)

25.8

The Henry Whitfield House (1639) is the oldest remaining house in Connecticut. On display are historical artifacts from the culture of early New England settlers and a wealth of pieces dating to the 17th and 18th centuries.

 

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