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Ride Title:
Covered Bridges Variation
Category:
13 - 15 mph
Ride Date:
Sunday, Aug 6 9:30am - 3pm
Location:
Utica District Park, Frederick MD
Distance:
56 miles
Leaders Pace:
13 mph
Ride Terrain:
Flats And Hills
Regrouping:
Some
Rest stops:
Snack
Weather Cancellation:
Precipitation >60%
Ride Leader:
Debby Bowman
Email:
bowmandj@aol.com
Phone:
703-217-3622
Website:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/23832916
Number of Riders Present:
4


Please join me for a scenic ride among the creeks and farms of Frederick County. Our route will feature three covered bridges, two crossings of the Monocacy River and a couple of historical markers on our way through Emmitsburg and Thurmont. We'll also visit the Thurmont Trolley Trail, with an opportunity to stop and see the murals on the old Trolley Sub Station. We'll have a nature break at Loys Station Park, two rest stops at stores, and an optional water/restroom stop at Mount St Mary's. Optional post-ride lunch at a nearby eatery. Joint ride with the Oxon Hill Club.

Directions to start: Utica District Park is at 10200b Old Frederick Rd in Frederick, MD. NOTE: there is roadwork on Old Frederick Rd just north of the park entrance. I have spoken to people at the county parks department and office of highway operations, and both confirmed that the park is open and accessible during the construction. From the Baltimore beltway, proceed west on I-70 to Route 15 North, then turn right onto Old Frederick Road for a short distance, with Utica Park coming up on the left. Park in the first lot on the LEFT (NOT the one on the right near the picnic pavilion).


 


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Ride Poster:
bowmandj