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Watch Hill Wanderings
Total Distance: 38.6 miles Elevation
Gain: 889 feet
Degree of Difficulty Index: 889 ft / 37.9 mi = 23.03 ft/mi Terrain: Flat to rolling
Killer Hills: None
Geographical Region:
Southeast Connecticut
City/Town: Clarks
Falls, CT (Stonington)
Starting Location:
I-95 Exit 93 CPL (Rt. 216) @ the Connecticut/Rhode Island state line
Ride Description:
This is an interesting ride over mostly flat to rolling terrain in
towns along the Connecticut – Rhode Island border. On the way to the Watch Hill
Lighthouse, the route follows along the east side of the Pawcatuck River,
passes through Westerly, RI, and makes a circuit of Avondale. From the Watch Hill Lighthouse, the
ride passes Misquamicut State Beach and then returns through forest and
farmland in western Rhode Island.
Facilities and Points of Interest:
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Mile
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Facilities
- Points of Interest
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6.7
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Start
route through Westerly, RI
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8.5
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Start
short ride along east side of Pawcatuck River (views)
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11.9
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Start loop
ride through Avondale (views of the Pawcatuck River)
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14.3
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Watch Hill
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15.1
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Watch Hill
Lighthouse. The lighthouse station was established in 1807. The current
lighthouse and keeper's house were built in 1856. It is located at the
juncture of Fishers Island Sound and Block Island Sound. Although the
lighthouse is not open to the public, the location and views are
spectacular. A great place for lunch or a snack spot. Dont miss it!
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~19.0
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Misquamicut
State Beach (beach, comfort station, views)
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25.1
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Various shops
@ Dunn's Corner
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35.0
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Convenience
store @ this intersection (nice place for your last break)
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www.ctbikeroutes.org
Wu-SL055 abb
DLB98058
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