Muffin Ride - modified
Total Distance: 32.1
miles Elevation
Gain: 945 feet
Degree of Difficulty Index: 945 ft / 32.1 mi = 29.44 ft/mi Terrain: Flat to Rolling
Killer Hills: None
Geographical Region:
South Central Connecticut
City/Town: Guilford
Starting Location: I-95
Exit 59 CPL (Goose Lane) in Guilford
Ride Description: This
ride travels over mostly flat terrain (with a few moderate hills) in Guilford
en route to a lunch stop at Stony Creek. Along the way the ride features visits to Guilford Harbor,
Chaffinch Island Park, Mulberry Point and Sachems Head. For Long Island Sound viewing, it
doesnt get any better than this!
After visiting Stony Creek, an inland route is taken back to the CPL
with a stop at Bishops Farm Store, a neat place in which to browse.
Facilities and Points of Interest:
Mile
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Facilities
- Points of Interest
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0.2
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Convenience
Store on right
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1.8
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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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2.7
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Guilford Town
Dock: Restrooms, water (seasonal) --- views of Long Island Sound
|
6.2
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Chaffinch
Island Park: Views of Long Island Sound
|
7.8
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Mulberry
Point: Views of Long Island Sound
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16.1
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Scenic
Mill Pond
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17.3
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Stony Creek:
Deli on left
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17.6
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Stony
Creek: Views of Thimble Islands and harbor
|
24.6
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Bishops
Orchard Farm Store: Restroom
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32.1
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Convenience
Store 0.2 mi. south of CPL
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www.ctbikeroutes.org
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DLB00185
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