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The Lake Quonnipaug Gambol
Total Distance: 29.9 miles Elevation
Gain: 985 feet
Degree of
Difficulty Index: 985 ft /
29.9 mi = 32.94 ft/mi Terrain: Flat to rolling
Killer Hills: None
Geographical
Region: South Central
Connecticut
City/Town: Guilford
Starting
Location: Guilford Town
Dock/Boat Launch, end of Whitfield Street in Guilford
Special
Directions: Take I-95 Exit 58. At the end of the exit ramp turn toward the
ocean and follow Rt. 77 south across Rt. 1 (traffic light) and down to the
Guilford Green. Turn right onto Broad St., go across the top of the green,
turn left onto Whitfield St. and go down the west side of the green
continuing on past the center of town all the way to the ocean and a large
parking area adjacent to the Town Dock.
Ride
Description: This is a ride
over mostly rolling terrain with a few modest hills that travels from the
shoreline inland all the way to Lake Quonnipaug in North Guilford passing
along the way Our Lady of Grace Monastery on Race Hill Rd. The pavilion at the Guilford Town
Beach on Lake Quonnipaug is a good spot for a break or lunch.
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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Guilford Town
Dock: Restrooms, Water, Picnic Tables (views)
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0.8
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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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~9.0
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Our Lady
of Grace Monastery on left
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12.2
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Guilford
Town Beach at Lake Quonnipaug: Swimming
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~25.7
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Bishop's Farm
Store up access road to the right (food, beverages, restrooms)
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29.1
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Guilford
Town Beach near end of Seaside Avenue (views)
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29.9
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Guilford Town
Dock: Restrooms, Water, Picnic Tables (views)
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www.ctbikeroutes.org
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