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Ruth & HowardÕs Stony
Creek/Guilford Ride
Total Distance: 27.3
miles Elevation
Gain: 878 feet
Degree of Difficulty Index: 878 ft / 27.3 mi = 32.16 ft/mi Terrain: Flat/Rolling
Killer Hills: None
Geographical Region:
South Central Connecticut
City/Town: Branford
Starting Location: I-95
Exit 56 CPL (LeeteÕs Island Road) in Branford
Ride Description: This
is a mostly flat ride (with a bit of rolling terrain) through portions of
Branford and Guilford with lots of ocean views and a visit to Stony Creek.
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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There are
various facilities located just north of the CPL
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7.7
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BishopÕs
Orchard Farm Store on left; restroom
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8.1
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Convenience
Store on right
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10.6
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Views of
Indian Cove
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13.1
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Chaffinch
Island Park: Portable toilet during warmer months
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22.1
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Scenic old
mill pond
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23.2
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Seasonal
port-a-potties (and perhaps water) available in small park to the left
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23.3
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Stony Creek:
Deli on left
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23.6
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Stony
Creek Town Dock/Gazebo; views of the Thimble Islands
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27.3
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There are
various facilities located just north of the CPL
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www.ctbikeroutes.org
Wu-SL032 abb
DLB98062
DPS, 4/9/98 (updated 6/1/09)
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