- 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.
- Ride Poster:
- Essexknight