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Renate's Barn Island Ride
Total Distance: 31.8 miles Elevation
Gain: 468 feet
Degree of Difficulty Index: 468 ft / 31.8 mi = 14.72 ft/mi Terrain: Flat
Killer Hills: None
Geographical Region:
Southeast Connecticut
City/Town:
Stonington
Starting Location:
Barn Island Wild Life Management Area, end of Palmer Neck Rd,
Stonington. Take I-95 Exit 91
(Rt. 234) and follow Rt. 234/Pequot Trail east, heading towards Pawcatuck and
Westerly; in 0.25 miles turn right on Farmholme Rd and follow approximately
1.5 miles to end; turn right at stop sign onto Rt. 1 and then quickly turn
left at the traffic light onto Greenhaven Rd; then immediately turn right
onto Palmer Neck Rd and follow to end at the boat launch.
Ride Description:
This ride is not only over mostly flat terrain but it also visits
areas with stunning views of Fishers Island Sound and Block Island
Sound. En route to Watch Hill
and the Misquamicut Beach area, the ride passes through Pawcatuck, CT and
Westerly, RI. The return trip
takes a seldom used (by bikers) route close to the Westerly Airport. Misquamicut Beach provides a fine
area for a lunch/snack breakand possibly a swimif desired.
Facilities and Points of Interest:
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Mile
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Facilities
- Points of Interest
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0.0
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Barn Island
Wild Life Management Area & boat launch (views, displays, port-a-potty)
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4.6
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Begin tour
along the west side of the Pawcatuck River (views)
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7.7
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Pawcatuck,
CT
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7.8
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Westerly,
RI (after crossing small bridge)
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8.4
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Begin
short tour along east side of Pawcatuck River (views)
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11.8
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Begin loop
tour of Avondale (views)
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14.2
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Watch Hill
business district and Watch Hill Yacht Club
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14.6
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Access
road to the 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. Dont miss it!
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18.2
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Misquamicut
State Beach (great spot for lunch/snack break; possible swim; bathrooms/water
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27.2
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Westerly
business district
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27.4
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Bridge
over Pawcatuck River; Pawcatuck business district
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www.ctbikeroutes.org
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