Route 7 Litchfield Hills & Housatonic River Byway
Curves along the rushing Housatonic River through northwest Connecticut's Litchfield Hills. Highlights include Kent Falls State Park, Bull's Bridge and West Cornwall covered bridges, and limestone bluffs edging into the Berkshire foothills.
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Perched dramatically on the cliffside apex of MA-2's legendary Mohawk Trail hairpin turn. Offers a stupendous 3-state panoramic view stretching into Vermont and New York. The roar of motorcycles accelerating out of the switchback provides the constant soundtrack to a classic Berkshire meal.
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How many curves and miles is Route 7 Litchfield Hills & Housatonic River Byway? ▼
Route 7 Litchfield Hills & Housatonic River Byway spans 34 miles and packs approximately 80 curves (2.4 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 220 ft - 1,120 ft and technical rating 5/10.
Where are the start and end coordinates? ▼
The route starts at New Milford, CT (Latitude 41.577, Longitude -73.4082) and finishes at Canaan / North Canaan, CT (Latitude 42.0284, Longitude -73.3323).
How can I download the GPX file for GPS navigation? ▼
Click the "Download Free GPX" button on this guide. The standard XML file is 100% free and ready to load into Garmin zūmo, BMW Motorrad Connected, Rever, Scenic, or Google Maps.