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The Westbrook Gazebo Ride

 

Total Distance: 28.7 miles                Elevation Gain:  685 feet  

 

Degree of Difficulty Index: 685 ft / 28.7 mi = 23.87 ft/mi              Terrain: Flat to rolling

 

Killer Hills: None

 

Geographical Region: South Central Connecticut

 

City/Town: Clinton

 

Starting Location:  I-95 Exit 63 CPL (Rt. 81) in Clinton

 

Ride Description:  This is a mostly flat ride through sections of Clinton, Madison and Westbrook with copious views of Long Island Sound.  Hammonasset State Park will be an excellent mid-ride spot for a lunch or snack break.  The ride features a "Gee Whiz Great" downhill at the 25.7 mile mark.

 

Facilities and Points of Interest:    

 

Mile

            Facilities - Points of Interest

2.6

Hammonasset River @ bridge crossing

8.5

Madison Country Club

9.0

West Wharf jetty w/ spectacular view of Long Island Sound

9.6

Start of lengthy views of the Sound

12.0

Enter Hammonasset State Park

14.3

Meigs Point pavilion: bathrooms & water available (seasonal)

17.8

Clinton business district: many stores of various kinds and description

19.3

Convenience store on corner here

22.7

Gazebo (namesake of ride) w/ views of Menunketesuck River and marina across river

23.1

Fish Tale Restaurant on corner; various stores here also

25.7

Start of great downhill; smooth pavement w/ gentle turnsbut better keep hands on brakes

 

 

Note: @ mile cue 9.0 access may be denied to the West Wharf during the summer (roughly July 1st thru Labor Day) unless you are carrying a Madison Beach Pass.  Please select the timing of your ride accordingly.

 

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