"This
section of CT and the Appalachian Trial is breathtaking!
Lots of quaint villages, scenic vistas, State Parks,
Farmland, Antiquing, fly fishing, etc.": KerriOber
Motorcycle
Road Scenery:
This
ride brings you along the North West border of CT, across
top of the Appalachian trail, and then along it, as you
travel South. The route is a long loop, and you could
turn it into a nice weekend trip, especially if you have
to travel a bit to get out there.
Motorcycle
Road Quality:
Most
of this route is along designated scenic Routes. Some roads
are really twisty, and steep. Along a few sections, the
roads aren't in the best shape, but the scenery makes up
for it.
Motorcycle
Roadside Amenities:
A
solid 5 as there are several museums, state parks,
towns and places to stay on this route. Inns and B&Bs
abound along Route 7, especially. Route 7 is really famous
for its antique shops too.
Note:
If you look to make a weekend out of this trip, be advised
that RT 7 is a popular destination, and you should book
rooms in advance; especially in the Fall. Lakeville,
Salisbury, and Cornwall all have tons of B&B's to stay
at: Look on tripadvisor.com for ratings, etc .
Start
at the intersection of RT 202 and 20, just
outside Granby CT.
Head
West on RT 20. Take 20 into to Winsted,
where you need to switch to RT 44 still
heading west. Take this up through Canaan,
CT. There's a bunch of restaurants in town,
if you are getting hungry.
Stay
on 44 to Lakeville, get on 41 South, and
in Sharon Switch to 4 South, which takes
you into Cornwall Bridge. This brings you
through some towns where there are tons
of places to eat, shop, or stay.
From
Cornwall Bridge, take 7 South along the
Appalachian Trail again, to New Milford.
At New Milford, turn onto 45 North, back
up to Cornwall Bridge. From there, get on
Route 7 North to Canaan CT, where the trip
ends.
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