HOP BROOK STATE PARK RAILTRAIL

TRIPS & EVENTS

HOP BROOK STATE PARK RAILTRAIL

Road Cycling

DATE: Apr 21, 2018 Saturday

END DATE: Apr 21, 2018 Saturday

Trip/Event Location: Manchester CT

Trip Leader(s)

jonathanclark
Hartford, CT United States

Meeting Time: 10:00 AM

Max # People: 12

Trip Guiding / Event Fee: No, I will not be asking participants for money

Difficulty Level:

Moderate

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Region: New England

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Summary

Please join me for a spring ride along this 15 mile section of the Hop Brook Railtrail. We'll meet at a parking area just off I-84 and ride the 15+/- miles to Andover and return for a total ride of 30+ miles. An optional ride on the 4 mile spur to Rockville CT is possible at the end of the main event. Riding surface is packed bluestone dust (not asphalt) so somewhat wider tires are advisable if you have a choice. Please bring helmet and water. Lunch spot will most likely be at a Subway/DD or bring your own.

Driving directions to the location and spot to meet at:

From 84W take Exit 63 and turn right onto Deming St/Route 30 which becomes Tolland Turnpike/Routes 30 & 83. From 84E take exit 63 and turn left onto Tolland Turnpike/Routes 30 & 83. Turn right onto Parker St (there's a right-turn-only lane and a sign for Big Y supermarket). At the 2nd traffic light turn left onto Colonial Road and take the next immediate left into the parking lot for Hop Brook RailTrail.

Trip Leader

sustaining member

jonathanclark

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous

Hartford, CT

United States

Online Status: OFFLINE
Last Login: 03/09/2019 07:30 AM
Member Since: 10/23/2008

Approved By: JPHiker

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sustaining member

stevect

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate

New Haven, CT

United States

Online Status: OFFLINE
Last Login: 02/23/2019 11:00 AM
Member Since: 02/14/2015

Driving My Own Car
(Willing to give guys a ride)

guest member

kalevine

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate

Jamaica Plain, MA

United States

Online Status: OFFLINE
Last Login: 11/08/2018 10:50 AM
Member Since: 10/30/2001

Driving My Own Car
(Willing to give guys a ride)

guest member

Danas

Outdoor Fitness Level: Strenuous

Waterbury, CT

United States

Online Status: OFFLINE
Last Login: 12/20/2018 11:56 PM
Member Since: 10/22/2017

Driving My Own Car
(Willing to give guys a ride)

Comment: Nice

sustaining member

vtfred

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous

Barre, VT

United States

Online Status: OFFLINE
Last Login: 03/25/2019 08:07 PM
Member Since: 03/27/2009

Driving My Own Car
(Willing to give guys a ride)

Discuss This Trip/Event

vtfred Posted Apr 20, 2018 at 1:11 PM

Guys, my saturday just opened up and the forecast down there suggests sun, something in short supply up here in Vermont. Exploring transportation arrangements, a one-way rental from Vermont to Manchester CT, Enterprise Rent-a-Car office. Helpful comments welcome! Jon, it would be great to see you -- and everyone else, of course....