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Pattaconk Lake Pedal
Total Distance: 33.4 miles Elevation
Gain: 1381 feet
Degree of Difficulty Index: 1441 ft / 33.4 mi = 42.89
ft/mi Terrain: Rolling
Killer Hills: None
Geographical Region: South Central Connecticut
City/Town: Clinton
Starting Location: I-95
Exit 63 (Rt. 81) in Clinton
Ride
Description: This is a neat
ride on the back roads of Clinton, Killingworth, Chester and Westbrook. Featured is a visit to Pataconk Lake
in the Cockaponsett State Forest, which is a beautiful spot for a lunch or
snack break stop.
Note: There are no facilities along this route at which to
purchase food or drink.
Facilities and Points of Interest:
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Mile
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Facilities
- Points of Interest
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2.8+
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Gazebo
overlooking small pond; nice view
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3.3
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Little red
schoolhouse @ island
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5.5
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Beginning
of great downhill swoop
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15.5
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Pataconk
Lake; Good snack stop: Nice views. PortOlets available in upper parking lot
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18.1
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Entrance
to Chester Airport
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22.3
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Messerschmidt
Pond. Take a break here: nice views
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22.5
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Beginning
of great biking road w/ smooth surface and gentle turns. One of my
favorites!
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29.1
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Clinton
Country Club on the left
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www.ctbikeroutes.org
Wu-SL046 abb
DLB99089
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