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Ruth & Howards
Guilford/Madison/Hammonasset Ride
Total Distance: 34.3
miles Elevation
Gain: 636 feet
Degree of Difficulty Index: 636 ft / 34.3 mi = 18.54 ft/mi Terrain: Flat
Killer Hills: None
Geographical Region:
South Central Connecticut
City/Town: Guilford
Starting Location: I-95
Exit 58 CPL (Rt. 77) in Guilford
Ride Description: This
is a mostly flat ride through Guilford and Madison visiting the Madison Surf
Club, Hammonasset State Park, Guilford Green, Guilford Harbor and many
shoreline scenic areas. This is
an excellent early season ride that will enable you to get your bike legs
under you without undue stress.
Facilities and Points of Interest:
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Mile
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Facilities
- Points of Interest
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6.4
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Unique
view of Guilford Harbor & L.I. Sound
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10.1
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Madison
Country Club
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11.3
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Madison
Surf Club; bathrooms available (restricted entry during July & August)
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12.4
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Outstanding
ocean view for about 0.25 miles
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~ 13.0
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Portable
Toilet at East Wharf on right
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16.0
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Hammonasset
State Park: Portable toilets
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16.0
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Hammonasset
State Park: Beach
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24.9
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The
Country School on the left
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28.5
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Convenience
Store on right
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29.7
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Guilford
Green: Various
facilities including grocery store, coffee shops, deli
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30.9
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Guilford
Harbor: Restrooms
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31.7
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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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www.ctbikeroutes.org
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DLB98065
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