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The Chester-Killingworth-Madison to Old
Saybrook MS 50-Miler
Total Distance:
53.6 miles Elevation Gain: 1622 feet
Degree of Difficulty Index: 1622 ft / 53.6 mi = 30.26
ft/mi Terrain: Flat to rolling
Killer Hills: None
Geographical Region: South Central Connecticut
City/Town: Chester
Starting Location: Rt. 9 Exit 9 CPL (Rt. 148) in Chester
Ride Description: After traveling over some state roads with
smooth surfaces and wide shoulders, the route takes some neat back roads to
get down to the shoreline. This half century ride then features lots of flat
riding along the shoreline from Madison to Old Saybrook where you can enjoy a
lunch/snack break at Saybrook Point. The ride then returns via a unique
route to and through Otter Cove, and then continues on to Essex and Deep
River before returning to the CPL.
Facilities and Points of Interest:
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Mile
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Facilities
- Points of Interest
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13.3
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Short
bridge over the Hammonasset River
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~16.1
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Clinton business
district (careful; busy traffic)
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21.6
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Start tour
through Pilot's Point Marina
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23.7
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Westbrook
business district and town green
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32.4
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Saybrook
Point (views & portable toilets)
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35.1
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Super Stop
& Shop supermarket nearby
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37.4+
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Convenience
store on right
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38.8
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Start tour
through Otter Cove development (pay attention to the cues through this
maze)
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43.0
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Start of
Essex business district (public bathrooms in park beside post office & bank @
43.1)
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43.4
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Connecticut
River Museum; Essex town dock and boat launch at the river
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43.9
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Start
5-mile scenic tour, mostly along the Connecticut River
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50.3
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Deep River
Landing (river views @ the gazebo)
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www.ctbikeroutes.org
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