|
Corn, Cows & Chardonnay Ride
Total Distance: 40.8 miles Elevation
Gain: 1777 feet
Degree of Difficulty Index: 1777 ft / 40.8 mi = 43.55 ft/mi Terrain: Rolling
Killer Hills: None
Geographical Region:
Southeast Connecticut
City/Town: Stonington
Starting Location:
I-95 Exit 91 CPL (Rt. 234) in Stonington
Ride Description:
This interesting ride over mostly rolling terrain travels around the
eastern Connecticut towns of Stonington and No. Stonington before crossing
into Rhode Island for visits to Hopkinton, Ashaway and a corner of
Westerly. A suggested spot for a
lunch/snack break is at a convenience store at the intersection of Rtes. 91
& 216 in So. Hopkinton. The route then crosses back into Connecticut,
then back into Rhode Island again before returning to Connecticut and
returning to the CPL.
Note: For a ride that is very similar to this one, but 5
miles shorter, see Corn, Calves & Chardonnay Ride.
Facilities and Points of Interest:
|
Mile
|
Facilities
- Points of Interest
|
|
5.6
|
Park with
pavilion & water on the left
|
|
6.0
|
North
Stonington village
|
|
15.2
|
Take a
break at the convenience store on the left at this intersection
|
|
25.0
|
Convenience
store on left immediately after turn; good spot for a lunch break
|
|
38.2
|
Entrance
to Stonington Vineyards
|
www.ctbikeroutes.org
Wu-WE014 abb
DLB01076
|
