Gnome – Tobacco barns loop from West Simsbury

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United States

Connecticut

Capitol Planning Region

Gnome – Tobacco barns loop from West Simsbury

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4.8

(8186)

14,461

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Gnome – Tobacco barns loop from West Simsbury

01:44

39.8km

170m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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Tobacco barns

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Believe it or not, tobacco used to be big business in Connecticut. The characteristic construction of these barns allowed enough airflow that the tobacco could be hung and air-dried within the shelter of the building.

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