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Connecticut River Views

 

Total Distance:  42.8 miles                         Elevation Gain:  1551 feet  

 

Degree of Difficulty Index:  1551 ft / 42.8 mi = 36.24 ft/mi         Terrain:  Rolling

 

Killer Hills: One (optional)Wig Hill

 

Geographical Region:  South Central Connecticut

 

City/Town:  Chester

 

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

 

Ride Description:  This is a mostly flat to rolling ride from Chester to Old Saybrook and return.  Saybrook Point (the approximate mid-point of the ride) is a fine location for a lunch or snack break.  Consider side excursions to Cornfield Point and Fenwick for spectacular ocean views (Cornfield Point) and large estates (Fenwick).  There is an optional gut-busting hill climb (adds 2.1 miles and 456 feet of vertical) near the end of the ride for those who would enjoy an additional challenge. 

 

Facilities and Points of Interest:    

 

Mile

            Facilities - Points of Interest

5.3

Ivoryton village

~17.2

Possible side trip to Cornfield Point

~19.7

Possible side trip into Fenwick, a private community (be considerate of the residents)

20.8

Saybrook Point (great lunch/snack break location)

21.4

Start tour of North Cove (views)

27.3

Start tour through Otter Cove (pay close attention to route sheet while going through this maze)

31.4

Start of Essex village business district

31.5

Public restrooms at park beside post office and bank on right

31.9

Town Dock and Connecticut River Museum at the river (bottom of Main St)

38.6

Deep River Landing (views)

41.4

Chester village

41.5

Start of hill climb option (details on route sheet)

 

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