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Madison to Middleton the Hard (but
scenic) Way
Total Distance: 51.0 miles Elevation
Gain: 3353 feet
Degree of Difficulty Index: 3353 ft / 51.0 mi = 65.74 ft/mi Terrain: Very Hilly
Killer Hills: Several serious climbs required
Geographical Region:
South Central Connecticut
City/Town:
Madison
Starting Location:
I-95 Exit 62 (Hammonasset State Park exit) in Madison (no CPL); park
beside the chain link fence on Duck Hole Road
Ride
Description: This hilly ride
travels through sections of Clinton, Killingworth, No. Madison, Haddam and
Durham en route to the turnaround point in Middletown. The return takes a different route
back through several of those towns to a possible lunch/snack stop in Higganum. There are several killer hills on this
ride, which should be attempted only by those riders in top physical
condition.
The convenience store at mile 31.2 and Dunkin's Donuts at
mile 45.1 are the only places to purchase food and drink along the route.
Facilities and Points of Interest:
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Mile
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Facilities
- Points of Interest
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9.7
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Summer
Hill (wholesale) Nursery up road to right
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20.3
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Miller
Pond State Park; portable
toilets available
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31.2
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Possible
lunch/snack stop @ little park beside shopping plaza on the left;
convenience store
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45.1
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Dunkin'
Donuts 0.1 mile north on Rt. 81
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~49.6
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Little
duck pond w/ bench and gazebo on the left
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Wu-WE064 abb
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