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Farmington Canal Heritage Trail [Northern Section] + Southwick Rail Trail / Columbia Greenway

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Farmington Canal Heritage Trail [Northern Section] + Southwick Rail Trail / Columbia Greenway

Stephanie planned a bike ride

September 27, 2019

Farmington Canal Heritage Trail [Northern Section] + Southwick Rail Trail / Columbia Greenway

Moderate

04:10

58.8km

14.1km/h

220m

210m

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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

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Start point

Bus stop

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15.5 km

Farmington Canal Heritage Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Farmington Canal Heritage Trail offers a scenic and easy ride through Cheshire and Hamden. These routes begin at the Lock 12 parking lot in Cheshire, following the original canal …

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21.2 km

Tobacco barns

Highlight • Monument

Believe it or not, tobacco used to be big business in Connecticut. The characteristic construction of these barns allowed enough airflow that the tobacco could be hung and air-dried within the shelter of the building.

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34.9 km

Pinchot Sycamore

Highlight • Natural Monument

Named after Gifford Pinchot (1865-1946) it's the largest tree in Connecticut by circumference. Its age is unknown, however it is estimated that the tree is at least 200 years old and possibly even over 300.

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58.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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54.6 km

2.08 km

1.50 km

614 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

46.4 km

11.9 km

360 m

150 m

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Farmington Canal Heritage Trail [Northern Section] + Southwick Rail Trail / Columbia Greenway

Farmington Canal Heritage Trail

Tobacco barns

Pinchot Sycamore

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