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Modified Madison/Guilford MS
25-miler
Total Distance: 32.3 miles Elevation
Gain: 656 feet
Degree of Difficulty Index: 656 ft / 32.3 mi = 20.31
ft/mi Terrain: Flat to rolling
Killer Hills: None
Geographical Region: South Central Connecticut
City/Town: Madison
Starting Location: I-95
Exit 62 (Hammonasset S.P. exit) in Madison. Since there is no CPL at this exit, park beside the chain
link fence on Duck Hole Road (street sign).
Ride Description: This
is a mostly flat ride (there are a couple modest hills) through sections of
Madison and Guilford with lots of ocean views. You will visit Hammonasset State Park, Vineyard Point and
Sachems Head en route to a lunch or snack break stop at Guilford Green.
Facilities and Points of Interest:
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Mile
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Facilities
- Points of Interest
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1.8
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Fish Tale
Restaurant and Deli across from the Fish Tail
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4.3
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Meigs
Point pavilion; rest rooms and water available (seasonal)
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7.9
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Start of
stretch of lovely Long Island Sound views
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9.7
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West
Wharf: spectacular view of Long Island Sound
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15.1
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Guilford
Green w/ numerous shopping venues (including food emporiums)
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18.0
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Vineyard
Point causeway followed by beautiful Vineyard Point estates
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19.2
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Guilford
Yacht Club (have to really look for it)
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19.5
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Footbridge
over inlet
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24.5
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Guilford
Greenpossible lunch stop; food available at several nearby locations;
shops
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28.6
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Daniel
Hand High School (Madison)
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Note: during
the summer season (roughly from July 1st thru Labor Day) it may
not be
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possible to
gain access to the West Wharf (cue 9.7) w/o a Madison Beach Pass. Please plan your ride accordingly.
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www.ctbikeroutes.org
Wu-SL044 abb
DLB98122
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