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Hidden Lake Ride

 

Total Distance: 29.7 miles                Elevation Gain:  1360 feet  

 

Degree of Difficulty Index: 1360 ft / 29.6 mi = 45.79 ft/mi            Terrain: 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 ride through some less traveled sections of Clinton, Killingworth, Haddam and Madison.  It passes over mostly rolling terrain on back country roads.  There are a few hilly sections en route, but the scenery is well worth the effort. Particularly interesting are the views of Hidden Lake at the trip's turn around point in Haddam.

 

Facilities and Points of Interest:    

 

Mile

            Facilities - Points of Interest

7.1

Irene Sheldon park w/ bathroom facilities; athletic fields

13.3

Small shopping plaza w/ lunchroom type facilities

13.4

A convenience store is located 0.1 mile farther south on Rt. 81

15.0

Views of Hidden Lake

20.6

Killingworth Country Marketpossible lunch or snack stop

20.7

Convenience store @ traffic circle

25.0

River Dale Campgrounds

27.7

Gazebo overlooking small pond; nice rest stop

28.5

Chaminade Vineyards on right; might be able to tour (if lucky)

 

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