took the ride North from James L Goodwin State Forest, 23 Potter Road, Hampton, CT to "Pomfret Station". (near 1 Railroad St., Pomfret Center, CT) mostly downgrade & easy pedaling. but going back wasn't bad, lower gear & slower but not hard by any means. I'd go back & try going further North past "the station" if I can get an earlier start. good quality gravel, easy riding. pretty dry with just some occasional water draining across. fenders helped for sure