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Goose Lane to the Fish Tale Ride #1

 

Total Distance: 29.7 miles                            Elevation Gain: 1166 feet

 

Degree of Difficulty Index:  1166 ft / 29.7 mi = 39.26 ft/mi                                   Terrain:  Rolling

 

Killer Hills:  None

 

Geographical Region:  South Central Connecticut

 

City/Town:  Guilford

 

Starting Location:  I-95 Exit 59 (Goose Lane) in Guilford

 

Ride Description:  This ride is over mostly rolling and flat terrain as it wends its way through sections of Guilford and Madison.  It features a visit to Hammonasset State park and travels along the Madison shoreline on the return trip.

 

Facilities and Points of Interest:    

 

Mile

            Facilities - Points of Interest         

~6.9

Branch of the Hammonasset River

12.7

Little pond w/ a gazebonot a bad place for a break (views)

14.7

Bridge over the Hammonasset River

16.1

Fish Tales Restaurant on right; Deli and bakery on right across Rt. 1

17.7

Hammonasset State Park: Restrooms or Portable Toilets, Swimming, Picnic Tables

~20.8

East Wharf: Portable Toilet on left

22.1

West Wharf (Madison): Scenic View

22.7

Madison Surf Club: Restrooms in Summer (access may be limited to Madison resident Beach

 

Pass holders in July and Augustplan the timing of your ride accordingly)

 

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