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Warren's
"Hills-Are-Our-Friends" (Manchester/Bolton/Hebron) Ride
Total Distance: 40.8 miles Elevation
Gain: 2424 feet
Degree of Difficulty Index: 2424 ft / 40.8 mi = 59.38 ft/mi Terrain: Hilly
Killer Hills: There are several hilly sections
Geographical Region:
Southeast Connecticut
City/Town:
Manchester
Starting Location:
Charter Oak Recreational Center Park, Manchester.
From I-384 eastbound, take Exit 3, bear right at the end of
the ramp onto South Main Street and turn right at the traffic light onto
Charter Oak Street. The park
entrance is a right turn at the second traffic light.
From I-384 westbound, take Exit 3 and turn right at the end
of the ramp onto Charter Oak Street.
The park entrance is a right turn at the next traffic light.
Ride Description:
As the ride title implies, there are lots and lots of hills on this
ride and a couple of them will focus your mind. Nevertheless, the scenery and the downhill runs make it
well worth your effort. Gay City
State Park, with its pond, picnic tables and bathrooms makes an ideal
mid-ride spot for a lunch or snack break.
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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Charter
Oak Recreational Area; bathrooms
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0.0+
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Start
of 1.2 mile ride along bike path
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4.8
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Start
of one of the tough hill sections
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13.5
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Hurst
Orchard and country store up gravel drive to left (seasonal)
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24.3
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Gay
City State Park @ the pond; picnic tables; bathrooms; views
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34.0
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9th
Hole (possible snack stop)
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39.5
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Start
of 1.2 mile ride along bike path
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40.8
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Charter
Oak Recreational Area; bathrooms
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