Ride Details

Ride Title:
Chesapeake City-Crystal Beach
Category:
Casual
Ride Date:
Monday, Apr 27, 10am - 2pm
Location:
1000 Bethel Rd., Chesapeake City,Md. 21915
Distance:
25 miles
Ride Terrain:
Flats And Hills
Regrouping:
Some
Rest stops:
Lunch
Weather Cancellation:
Over 60%
Ride Leader:
Bud Lippert
Email:
essexknight@aim.com
Phone:
443.570.0542


Note: 1000 Bethel Rd. will get you close to the ride start.

The route takes past horse farms, grain farms, old growth forest , rolling hills and a couple of steep hills on your way to Chesapeake Beach.   There is the panoramic views of the Bohemia River as we cross its bridge &Scotchmans Creek bridge.   In Crystal Beach, there waiting will be be the panoramic view of the confluence of the Ek River & Susquehanna River/Chesapeake Bay with the Turkey Point Lighthouse on the bluff in the background.  Restaurant in Chesapeake City.  Benches at the overlook for those who brought lunch.

Directions: From Baltimore, I-695 to I-95N for 36 miles crossing the toll bridge; take exit 100 towards Pulaski Hiway for 2 miles; Turn left on Pulaski Hiway; go 7 miles to Elkton; turn right Md 213 for 16 miles crossing the C&D Canal Bridge; take the first exit off the bridge (MD-286/MD342); follow MD-286 through Chesapeake City or follow th signs for theC&D Canal museum; the "T", turn(Not Left)  to Pinic area and park.

 


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Ride Poster:
Essexknight