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From the Forest to the Sea

Total Distance: 32.6 miles Elevation Gain: 1270 feet

Degree of Difficulty Index: 1270 ft / 32.6 mi = 38.96 ft/mi Terrain: Rolling

Killer Hills: None

Geographical Region: South Central Connecticut

City/Town: Chester

Starting Location: Rt. 9 Exit 9 CPL (Rt. 148) in Chester

Ride Description: This ride is over mostly rolling terrain with lots of flat riding down close to Long Island Sound. Early in the ride there is a visit Pataconk Lake in the Cockaponsett State Forest. A forest service road (rough pavement but passable with road bikes) is used to return to civilization and a stop off at Chester Airport. The ride then heads down past Messerschmidt Pond en route to a visit of the Westbrook shoreline and a lunch or snack break at the Westbrook Green. On the return the ride visits Essex with a stop at the town dock and boat launch next to the Connecticut River Museum before returning to the CPL through Deep River.

Facilities and Points of Interest:

Mile	Facilities - Points of Interest
3.4	Pataconk Lake (views)
3.4+	Start of forest service road @ barrier; use care on the downhill sections (broken pavement)
6.6	Chester Airport
11.2	Messerschmidt Pond after short path w/ barrier at the start
11.8	Beginning of great biking road w/ smooth surface and gentle curves; enjoy!
16.2	Great views of Long Island Sound
17.4+	Westbrook Green: good spot for a lunch or snack break. Various places to purchase food.
23.3	Essex Village; public restrooms in back of Post Office & NewAlliance Bank (23.4 mi)
23.7	Town Dock; boat launch; CT River Museum (super river views)

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