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Barkhampsted Loop

 

If you're looking to kill an afternoon on your motorcycle, this is a great way to do it! This ride is approximately 55 miles and takes you through some amazing areas. What a great way to spend a few hours on a sunny afternoon. This trip begins in scenic Southwick, MA, takes you into northern Connecticut, through the begining of the Berkshires and returns you back to Southwick where you begin. We're sure you'll enjoy some of the beautiful sites along the way! If you're planing a trip here from outside the area to see fall foliage, this is a great place to start. Also see the Extended Barkhampsted Loop if you're looking to spend a full day out.

 

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- Turn left out of the Summer House parking lot on to 10-202 heading towards Granby, CT.

- In Granby, turn right on to Route 20 at the light.
Turn left on to Route 219 towards Barkhamsted. You will arrive at a stop sign, turn left to continue on 219 towards Barkhampsted.

 
- Be sure to stop at the rest stop before or after the dam at the lake. This is a beautiful place to take a break and snap a few pictures.

 
- Follow 219 until you reach route 318 and then 181. You should continue to follow 181 towards Winsted.
 
- Turn right on Route 44 still heading towards Winsted. If you’re interested in having a coffee or need a quick rest stop, be sure to visit the Dunkin Donuts on 3 Main Street in Winsted, CT. This will be the last opportunity to stop for a little while and is roughly the halfway point for your trip.

 
- Shortly after passing Dunkin Donuts you’ll turn right on to Route 8 heading towards Massachusetts.
 
- Shortly after getting on Route 8, you will see signs for the Colbrook River Lake boat ramp. Be sure to take a few minutes to stop here and take in one of the hidden treasures here in North Western Connecticut. If you’re lucky, the access gate on the far side of the parking lot will be open. If so, be sure to venture down this road as it will reconnect with Route 8. At the stop sign at the end, take a right to resume your trip.
 
- Follow route 8 into Sandisfield, MA.
 
- In Sandisfield, you will turn right on Route 57 and follow this back into the center of Southwick.
 
- In the Southwick Center, you will again intersect with Route 10-202 where you will take a left. This will bring you back to the Summer House at the top of the hill.
 
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