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Burlington
Country Roads
Total Distance: 40.2 miles
Elevation
Gain: 2927 ft
Degree of Difficulty Index: 2927 ft / 40.2 mi = 72.81 ft/mi Terrain: Very hilly
Killer Hills: Several
Geographic
Region: North Central
City/Town: Burlington
Starting
Location: Commons Shopping
Plaza, Jct. Rtes 4 & 69, Burlington, CT
NOTE:
Park away from entrances to businesses.
Special Directions: From Hartford and east,
take I-84 to Exit 39 and follow Conn. Rte. 4 west through Farmington and
Unionville to Burlington. Burlington Commons is on the north side of Rte. 4,
at the top of a 2 ½ mile hill, at the junction with Conn. Rte. 69.
From
Torrington and west, take Conn. Rte 8 to Exit 42 and follow Conn. east to
Conn. Rte 4 east through Harwinton to Burlington. Burlington Commons is on the north side of Rte.
4, at the junction with Conn. Rte. 69.
From Bristol,
take Conn. Rte 69 north to Conn. Rte 4. Burlington Commons is on the north
side of Rte. 4, at the end of Conn. Rte. 69.
Ride
Description: This is a rural, hilly ride on back roads through western
Hartford County and eastern Litchfield County. There are no facilities on the
route; bring plenty of water and nourishment.
Facilities:
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Mile
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Facility
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0.0
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Convenience Store across
Rte 4 from parking
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7.9
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1790's grist mill
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33.6
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Old Marsh Pond
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41.7
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Convenience Store across
Rte 4 from parking
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www.ctbikeroutes.org
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