It's the tail end of fall and it's cold and dark, but there's one sign of spring: the Connecticut River is flooded. There are even ducks. I attempted a lunch time ride up to Windsor along the riverfront, but was thwarted by the high water.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Falling water
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Have you seen this website with the information regarding the river height at Hartford? Pretty neat: http://waterdata.usgs.gov/ct/nwis/uv?dd_cd=05&format=html&period=7&site_no=01190070
I have. When I was planning that river cleanup, I kept checking it.
Salem needs to check those next time he schedules a ride down Point Rd.
Last night just followed a portion of the East Hartford riverfront path from the boat dock over to Bulkley Bridge. Water was just below the path level, only a short 50' section submerged.
Reminds me of a series of progressive bad decisions that put me into water deeper than my 700C wheels. Was riding to class after work one night and tried to take the Rt 2 ramp shortcut to the riverfront. Forgot that it had rained steadily for the last week. Went poorly. Turned back when I realized that it was going to be more than shoulder deep by the time I got to the river.
Tony C,
What is the Rt 2 ramp shortcut? I hate riding on Main St in East Hartford on my way to Hartford and would love avoid it.
@ Chris
Good to meet you randomly at P&W the other day. Hope you get good use of the Willow Street to Riverfront "on ramp" short cut. It's my favorite, but watch out for high water.
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