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The Emus and Dreamcatchers Ride
Total Distance: 42.0 miles Elevation
Gain: 1860 feet
Degree of Difficulty Index: 1860 ft / 42.0 mi = 44.23 ft/mi Terrain: Rolling
Killer Hills: None
Geographical Region:
Central Massachusetts
City/Town: Westfield,
Massachusetts
Starting Location:
Southampton School, Route 10 & 202 in Westfield, Massachusetts.
From Connecticut, take I-91 north to the Massachusetts Turnpike (Mass Pike)
west (no toll). Take Exit 3 from the Mass Pike (Route 10 & 202, Westfield).
At traffic light at the end of the exit ramp, turn left onto Route 10 &
202. Southampton Road School,
with ample parking (when school is not in session) will be on the left in
about 0.75 mile.
Ride Description:
This is a lovely ride through the Hamptons (East, West and
South). There is a lovely stream
with a small waterfall that is an ideal spot for your lunch/snack stop. While a long commute for those who live
in Connecticut, you will find the ride to be worth the effort.
Facilities and Points of Interest:
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Mile
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Facilities
- Points of Interest
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0.0
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Southampton
School
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17.2
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Outlook
Farm Store; snacks, fruit, beverages, etc. can be purchased here
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19.3
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Westhampton
Village
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20.2
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Sand
& gravel operations
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20.5
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Stream
flowing down open rocks ledges (flume); great spot for a snack of lunch
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27.0
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Jim's
Variety & Package Store on right
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32.3
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Convenience
store in plaza to left of intersection before turning right on Rt. 10
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38.4
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County
Fair Grounds on left
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42.0
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Southampton
School
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www.ctbikeroutes.org
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