6th Annual ABC Western Maryland Rail Trail Ride (paved)
John Tyrrell Ride Leader
9:00 AM start at Big Pool, MD: Ride the paved Western Maryland Rail Trail in Washington County, Maryland! 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 and 13 riders in 2021.
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 it’s 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. The 2023 route will be updated.
This route sells off Washington County in ABC's Tour of MD!
Carpool meetup leaving at 7:30a
at the South shore trail parking lot across from Maryland muffler
1679 Millersville Road, Gambrills, MD 21054.
May 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. Preselect your lunch in advance to 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 lunch at Buddy Lou's in Hancock, MD and a little social afterward at the car park so please bring items to share.
Register to receive updates and logistics info.
Guests are welcome, just bring a signed waiver.
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