|
Dons M-K-C Suburbia Ride
Total Distance: 30.9 miles Elevation
Gain: 1942 feet
Degree of Difficulty Index: 1942 ft / 30.9 mi = 62.85
ft/mi Terrain: Hilly
Killer Hills: Several attention gettersbut no monsters
Geographical Region: South Central Connecticut
City/Town: Madison
Starting Location: I-95
Exit 62 (Hammonasset State Park exit) in Madison (no CPL here); park beside
chain link fence on Duck Hole Road (street sign)
Ride Description: This
challenging and hilly ride passes through many nice residential areas in the
towns of Madison, Killingworth and Clinton. Bring along a lunch or a heavy snack to enjoy along the
route (you pick the spot). Dont
underestimate this ridewe have sought out most of the hilly sections of the
towns that the ride passes through.
Nevertheless, although its a difficult trek, the ride has significant
redeeming value.
Facilities and Points of Interest:
|
Mile
|
Facilities
- Points of Interest
|
|
11.9
|
Gazebo
overlooking pond; nice spot to catch your breath
|
|
12.4
|
Old red
schoolhouse @ little island
|
|
29.0
|
Old red
schoolhouse @ little island (look familiar?)
|
|
29.5
|
Gazebo
overlooking pond (I think Ive been here before)
|
|
30.6
|
Hammonasset
River crossing @ little bridge
|
www.ctbikeroutes.org
Wu-SL056 abb
DLB02079
|
