NOTE: be sure to register for ABC picnic on 9/12/21 !
4th Annual ABC Western Maryland Rail Trail Ride
9:00 AM start at Big Pool, MD: Ride the paved Western Maryland Rail Trail in Washington County, Maryland! The paved trail has been extended several miles since the fun ride last year. The Western Maryland Rail Trail (WMRT) is about 26.8 miles long and parallels the C&O Canal Towpath and Potomac River for its entire length. A paved, flat, linear trail, it is suited to anyone seeking a pleasant, leisurely nature experience, with options for sprinters and hill climbers, long and short distance riders. We had 12 riders in 2019 and 2020.
This is the ride for every member because you can't get lost, you can ride any speed, and you can ride any distance since its out and back.
Visit Western Maryland information
This is the full route but you can ride shorter since its out and back. You can even skip the one hill at mile 38 if you want to stay flat. It also includes getting off of the trail a little bit: Route for 2021
Carpool meetup leaving at 7:30a
at the South shore trail parking lot across from Maryland muffler
1679 Millersville Road, Gambrills, MD 21054.
Will have a bicycle trailer for 5 bicycles. Others may drive or car pool as well.
It will be a 90 minute drive to Big Pool State Park to begin our ride. We will stop in Hancock, MD while cycling on the return for a quick lunch outside at Buddy Lou's. I'll bring paper copies of the menu so you can preselect your lunch and save time. Decide in advance: https://www.buddylous.com/menu-1
Will start by cycling around Fort Frederick State Park and the old stone fort. Will have a little social afterward at the car park so please bring items to share. ABC will provide soda and water.
email John Tyrrell or call 202-251-7635 M if you are riding and would like to receive updates.
Guests are welcome, just bring a signed waiver.
Click to register if you are going to ride.
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