Mogging Around Moodus

Total Distance:  38.8 miles                      Elevation Gain:  2396 feet  

Degree of Difficulty Index:  2396 ft / 38.8 mi = 61.75 ft/mi      Terrain:  Hilly

Killer Hills: Several hilly sections

Geographical Region:  South Central Connecticut

City/Town:  Chester

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

Ride Description:  This ride is over mostly rolling to hilly terrain visiting some lovely sections of Connecticut.  On the way up to Moodus the Connecticut River is crossed on the East Haddam swing-bridge en route to a stop at the quaint village of Johnsonville.  The ride then continues on a rather circuitous route (including a quick stop at Pickerel Lake) to a suggested mid-ride lunch/snack break at Day Pond State Park.  After the break the ride heads for Gillette Castle State Park before re-crossing the Connecticut River on the Chester-Hadlyme Ferry ($2.00) and returning to the CPL.

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