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Nepaug to New Hartford Ramble
Total Distance: 44.0 miles Elevation
Gain: 2828 feet
Degree of Difficulty Index: 2828 ft / 44.0 mi = 64.27 ft/mi Terrain: Very hilly
Killer Hills: Several very hilly sections
Geographical Region:
North Central Connecticut
City/Town:
Farmington
Starting Location:
Stop & Shop – McDonald's plaza, Route 4 near the
intersection with Route 177 in the Unionville section of Farmington.
Note: This is a
busy shopping center and not suitable for large groups during the week and on
Saturdays. Small groups (several
cars) should have no problem finding suitable parking space.
Ride Description:
This is a neat country ride over an unusual route through
Collinsville, Canton, Nepaug, Burlington, New Hartford and Barkhamsted. It travels over mostly rolling
terrain with several very hilly sections. It features the Nepaug Reservoir, Lake McDonough and the
Saville Dam, and a scenic ride along the Farmington River on the Farmington
River Greenway multi-use path.
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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McDonald's
– Stop & Shop; bathrooms & food available for purchase
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6.7
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Nepaug
Dam & Reservoir (views)
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21.3
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Blimpie's
in New Hartford village; food/water available
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21.5
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Callahan
Memorial Park just after bridge; suggested lunch stop
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24.8
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Entrance
to Lake McDonough (MDC Recreational Area); views throughout
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26.6
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Saville
Dam; views of reservoir and outflow into Lake McDonough
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38.4
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Entering
Collinsville on paved bike path beside Farmington River
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38.7
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Nice
views from bridge over Farmington River
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39.6
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Start
1.6-mile ride on the Farmington River Greenway multi-use path (views of the
river)
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44.0
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McDonald's
– Stop & Shop; bathrooms & food available for purchase
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