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A Madison/Guilford 50-Miler
Total Distance: 49.1 miles Elevation
Gain: 1932 feet
Degree of Difficulty Index: 1932 ft / 49.1 mi = 39.35 ft/mi Terrain: Rolling
Killer Hills: Some hilly sections
Geographical Region:
South Central Connecticut
City/Town:
Madison
Starting Location:
I-95 Exit 62 (Hammonasset State Park exit) in Madison. Park beside the chain link fence on
Duck Hole Road (no CPL).
Ride Description:
This ride visits several shoreline locations in Madison and Guilford
with outstanding ocean views before heading inland over some rolling terrain
to the Guilford Town Beach on Lake Quonnipaug. On the return trip the ride stops at the Guilford Lakes
Golf Club before negotiating a few more modest hills on the last leg of the
tour.
Facilities and Points of Interest:
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Mile
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Facilities
- Points of Interest
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2.9
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Start
of 1.8 mile scenic tour of the Madison coast line (views)
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3.6
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Bathrooms
(seasonal) at East WharfÉaccess limited to Madison residents with beach
pass
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during the
summer months
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4.7
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West
Wharf jetty (views)Éaccess limited to Madison residents with beach pass
during summer
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4.9
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Madison
Country Club on left
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9.9
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Guilford
GreenÉvarious shops where food and beverages are available
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12.9
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Start
tour of Vineyard Point (causeway; lovely estates; views)
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24.8
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Clear
Lake; portable
toilets may be available during summer months
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30.7+
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Guilford
Town Beach @ Lake Quonnipaug (great spot for lunch/snack break)
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~33.8
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Our
Lady of Grace Monastery
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38.3
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Convenience
Store on left (same one as mile 39.1)
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38.7
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Guilford
Lakes golf course
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39.1
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Convenience
Store on right (same one as mile 38.3)
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~45.6
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Madison
intermediate and high schools on the right
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