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Richard Sachs’ Chester/Higganum Training Ride
Total Distance: 47.4 miles Elevation Gain: 3539 feet
Degree
of Difficulty Index: 3539 ft / 47.4 mi = 74.66 ft/mi Terrain:
Very hilly
Killer
Hills: Several including Nedobity Road and Weise-Albert Road
Geographical
Region: South Central Connecticut
City/Town:
Chester
Starting
Location: Rt. 9 Exit 9 CPL (Rt. 148) in Chester
Ride
Description: This is a very challenging and hilly ride. Only strong
and/or very fit riders should attempt it. There are two killer hills
(Nedobity Road & Weise-Albert Road) before the half-way point at Miller's
Pond State Park (this is a good place for a lunch or snack breakɢest to bring
since there are few if any places to purchase food & drink along the way)
and several hilly sections after the break. Having offered this fair
warning, however, the rewards for your hard work are super. The route travels
on mostly back roads in Chester, Higganum, Durham, Killingworth and Deep
River and it has many great downhill sections and some terrific "back
country" scenery en route. Although the route uses state roads (Rte's
148, 80 & 145) on about a third of the return trip, the road surfaces are
great and there are (for the most part) wide, paved shoulders to ease your
way.
Facilities
and Points of Interest:
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Mile
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Facilities
- Points of Interest
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1.5
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Cedar
Lake
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12.0
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Higganum
Centerɶarious stores
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21.3
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Miller's
Pond State Parkɧreat spot for lunch/snack overlooking the pond
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44.8
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Entrance
to Chester Airport
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