Patuxent River Park, Mattaponi & Merkle It's time to return to Brandywine. This ride checks out some of the roads and rest stops on the Rural Legacy route, while avoiding some of the most challenging terrain in the area. We'll go up Van Brady, down Mount Calvert and Duvall to a rest stop at the Pavilion, then go up Croom Airport, down St Thomas Church to Mattaponi and Croom, then take Nottingham to Fenno and the Merkle Sanctuary. We'll return from Merkle on Candy Hill and North keys. 33 miles, 1730' elevation gain, 6.7% max grade.
RideWithGPS file: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39425230
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Ride leader: Steve Palincsar 703-655-8959 mailto:palincss@his.com
Directions to Ride Start: From the Beltway (Rt495/95) take the Branch Ave South exit onto Branch Ave (Rt5). Continue south into Brandywine MD. From Route 5 make a left turn onto Brandywine RD. Go past the firehouse, and make a left turn onto North Keys Road. Travel for approximately 1.5 miles and make a left turn into the North Keys Community Park.
This is a Social Distancing Ride open to members only. All riders must agree to follow the Guidelines for Rides During the Pandemic and agree to the Informed Consent for COVID-19 and the Release and Waiver of Liability. Advance registration is required.
Oxon Hill Bicycle and Trail ClubP.O. Box 81 Oxon Hill, MD 20750-0081