Madison/Guilford M.S. Ride
Total Distance: 38.4
miles Elevation
Gain: 799 ft
Degree of Difficulty
Index: 799 ft / 38.4 mi =
20.81 ft/mi Terrain: Flat to Rolling
Killer Hills: None
Geographic Region: South
Central
City/Town: Madison
Starting Location: I-95
Exit 62 (Hammonasset Exit) – there is no CPL at this exit
Special Directions:
Park beside the chain link fence on Duck Hole Road (road sign)
Ride Description: This
is a mostly flat ride (there are a couple modest hills) through sections of
Madison and Guilford, with lots of ocean views. Visit Hammonasset State Park,
Chaffinch Island Park, Mulberry Point, Vineyard Point and Sachem's Head. Chaffinch Island Park makes a
delightful lunch stop, but you can't buy it there.
NOTE: At mile 9.7 access to West Wharf may be restricted to
Madison residents w/ a beach pass during summer months.
Facilities:
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Mile
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Facility
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1.8
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Lenny
& Joes's Fish Tale restaurant on right, before crossing Rt. 1
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1.8
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Deli &
Bakery on right after crossing Rt. 1
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4.4
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Meigs
Point; Pavilion with water & restrooms (no water during winter months)
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16.7
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Guilford
Harbor; Restrooms (closed in winter)
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18.0
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Right 0.1
mi. to Guilford Green with deli, bakery, and food store
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20.3
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Chaffinch
Island Park; Port-a-potty here in summer
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30.1
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Convenience
Store on right
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30.6
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Guilford
Green with deli, bakery, and food store at far end
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