7/1/01
CT/NY Audi Group Cruise around Candlewood Lake

Pre Event Info:

CT/NY Audi Group's Cruise around Candlewood Lake and Picnic
Meeting location: Danbury High School, Danbury, CT 
Meeting time: 9:30AM
Picnic location: Squantz Pond, New Fairfield, CT
Picnic time: ~11:30-2:00
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On Sunday, 7/1/01, the CT/NY Audi Group will be having a Cruise around Candlewood Lake, ending at Squantz Pond where we will have a picnic.  We will meet at 9:30AM at Danbury High School.  Directions for the route will be handed out at that time.  Promptly at 9:45AM we will depart on our route which will travel the outskirts of Candlewood Lake through Danbury, Brookfield, New Milford, Sherman, and finally New Fairfield.  We will arrive at Squantz Pond at approx 11:30AM where we will meet up with members of http://www.germanperformancegroup.com .  Their group is having a cruise from the Hartford area to meet up with us for lunch.  We will have a "bring your own" picnic lunch at that point (BBQ Grills are available for those that would like to cook up something).  Alcohol is not allowed in the park; not that I expect anyone to bring any to a driving event.  The directions that will be handed out will include directions back to I-84, so people can leave the park at their leisure.

Without stops, it looks like the drive will be ~80 mins over 40 miles.  Most of these roads are scenic curvy backroads.  Some are more traveled.  On 6/19, I drove the route and took time and distance markers at every turn.  This will be a leisurely drive, with speed limits ranging from 25 to 45. 

Candlewood Lake is the largest lake in the State of Connecticut, encompassing 5420 acres with over sixty miles of shoreline. The lake is about 11 miles long and 2 miles wide at its widest point.

What to Bring:
Enough Gas in your tank for 50+ miles
Food - bring whatever you're going to want to eat/drink. Grills will be available, but bring charcoal, etc as you require
Motorola Talkabouts or compatible FRS Radios - We'll be using Ch 4-4  (4 for Quattro, 4 rings, etc)

More Info:
 http://www.candlewoodlake.org 
 http://www.friendsctstateparks.net/parks/squantz_pond.htm   
 http://skippermark.com/lakes/squantzpond.htm 
 

Directions to Meeting location (9:30AM at Danbury High School):
From NY:
I-84 East to Exit 5
At STOP SIGN on exit ramp, go STRAIGHT
At 1st STOP LIGHT, turn LEFT
Follow to next STOP LIGHT and go STRAIGHT up Route 39 North
Travel 0.9 miles and turn RIGHT into Danbury High School
*Note: Look for the yellow school crossing signs and the white cross walk lines on the road - this is where the entrance is to the H.S.  This entrance is at the beginning edge of the H.S. property so if you wait till you see the H.S., you've probably passed the entrance.
We'll meet in the 1st parking lot on the Left once you enter the H.S.

From Central CT:
I-84 West to Exit 5
At the STOP LIGHT on the exit ramp, turn LEFT and go up Route 39 North
Travel 0.9 miles and turn RIGHT into Danbury High School
*Note: Look for the yellow school crossing signs and the white cross walk lines on the road - this is where the entrance is to the H.S.  This entrance is at the beginning edge of the H.S. property so if you wait till you see the H.S., you've probably passed the entrance.
We'll meet in the 1st parking lot on the Left once you enter the H.S.

Directions to Squantz Pond (should you be unable to cruise with us, but want to meet up for lunch):
From Central CT:
I-84 West to Exit 6
At the STOP LIGHT, turn RIGHT
At the next STOP LIGHT, bear LEFT onto Route 37 North
Travel 4.5 miles to the STOPLIGHT at the Rt37/Rt39 Junction/Intersection, and turn RIGHT onto Route 39 North
Travel for 3.5 miles and turn LEFT into Squantz Pond State Park

From NY:
I-84 East to Exit 5
At the STOP SIGN on the exit ramp, go STRAIGHT
Go STRAIGHT through 4 STOP LIGHTS
At the 5th STOP LIGHT (Shell Gas Station will be on your right) bear LEFT onto Route 37 North
Travel 4.5 miles to the STOPLIGHT at the Rt37/Rt39 Junction/Intersection, and turn RIGHT onto Route 39 North
Travel for 3.5 miles and turn LEFT into Squantz Pond State Park