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==About The Trail== | ==About The Trail== | ||
Rolling, paved sidewalks take you through the heart of the town of Dennis but avoid any major traffic areas with the exception of Setucket Road. Anchored by the Johnny Kelley Rec Area at one end, 3 and 5 mile loops are easily constructed and a run from the Rec Area to Route 6A and back is almost exactly 10K. Myriad diversions are possible - we recommend: crossing 6A at the end of Old Bass River Road and exploring the many roads down to the north-side beaches; heading west on the Setucket Road bike trail and exploring the Flax Pond trail complex to the north; soft, dirt trails of the Johnny Kelley Rec Area at the end of - or in the middle of - a long run along the paved paths; crossing 6A at the end of Route 134 and taking a tour of Quivet Neck. | Rolling, paved sidewalks take you through the heart of the town of Dennis but avoid any major traffic areas with the exception of Setucket Road. Anchored by the [[Johnny Kelley Rec Area]] at one end, 3 and 5 mile loops are easily constructed and a run from the Rec Area to Route 6A and back is almost exactly 10K. Myriad diversions are possible - we recommend: crossing 6A at the end of Old Bass River Road and exploring the many roads down to the north-side beaches; heading west on the Setucket Road bike trail and exploring the [[Flax Pond]] trail complex to the north; soft, dirt trails of the [[Johnny Kelley Rec Area]] at the end of - or in the middle of - a long run along the paved paths; crossing 6A at the end of Route 134 and taking a tour of Quivet Neck. | ||
==Getting There== | ==Getting There== | ||
Take Route 6 to exit 9B and head north on Route 134. Take your first on Bob Crowell Road to park at the Johnny Kelley Rec | Take Route 6 to exit 9B and head north on Route 134. Take your first on Bob Crowell Road to park at the [[Johnny Kelley Rec Area]]. You can also continue straight to the Wixon Middle School for parking. | ||
==Maps== | ==Maps== | ||
[[image:dennisbike.jpg|thumb|left|Source: Town of Dennis]] | [[image:dennisbike.jpg|thumb|left|Source: Town of Dennis]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:09, 22 September 2008
| Vital Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Town | Dennis |
| Administered By | Town of Dennis |
| Where | Route 134, Setucket, Old Bass River, Bob Crowell and Old Chatham Roads |
| Distance | various |
| Surface | Paved asphalt |
| Ratings | |
| Overall | Easy |
| Walking | Excellent |
| Running | Excellent |
| Biking | Good |
| Hiking | Poor |
About The Trail
Rolling, paved sidewalks take you through the heart of the town of Dennis but avoid any major traffic areas with the exception of Setucket Road. Anchored by the Johnny Kelley Rec Area at one end, 3 and 5 mile loops are easily constructed and a run from the Rec Area to Route 6A and back is almost exactly 10K. Myriad diversions are possible - we recommend: crossing 6A at the end of Old Bass River Road and exploring the many roads down to the north-side beaches; heading west on the Setucket Road bike trail and exploring the Flax Pond trail complex to the north; soft, dirt trails of the Johnny Kelley Rec Area at the end of - or in the middle of - a long run along the paved paths; crossing 6A at the end of Route 134 and taking a tour of Quivet Neck.
Getting There
Take Route 6 to exit 9B and head north on Route 134. Take your first on Bob Crowell Road to park at the Johnny Kelley Rec Area. You can also continue straight to the Wixon Middle School for parking.
Maps
