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Killingworth Kaper Ride
Total Distance: 35.7 miles Elevation
Gain: 1890 feet
Degree of Difficulty Index: 1890 ft / 35.7 mi = 52.94 ft/mi Terrain: Rolling to hilly
Killer Hills: A couple that will focus your mind
Geographical Region:
South Central Connecticut
City/Town:
Killingworth
Starting Location:
Small CPL at the intersection (traffic circle) of Rt. 80 & Rt. 81
in Killingworth
Ride Description:
This ride circumnavigates the town of Killingworth while making brief
sorties into the adjoining towns of Clinton and Madison. The ride is somewhat hilly, but your
uphill work is rewarded with some great downhill runs. Bring a lunch or a snack since there
is no place to purchase it on the ride.
There is a short version of the ride (29.2 miles) as well as a long
version (35.7 miles). Both
routes are shown on the route sheet.
The ride is over mostly country roads through rural and wooded
countryside. Consider a fall
ridethe foliage is apt to be spectacular.
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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Killingworth
Market and a convenience store are located close to the CPL
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7.0
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Irene
Sheldon Park
(portable toilets available)
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30.7
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Small pond
w/ gazebo overlooking itnice spot for a break
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www.ctbikeroutes.org
Wu-WE042 abb
DLB00116
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