It's already mid February so time to undertake the challenging ascent of Mighty Mount Pisgah as its glaciers are in retreat.  We'll continue on to Welcome via Ripley, Poorhouse, and MD-6 to a rest stop at Scott's.  Resuming our westward trek, we'll bag Hilltop before using Annapolis Woods and Poorhouse to a bio stop at Pisgah Park.  Final leg via Mason Springs, Smallwood Church, and some noodling in Marbury back to our starting point.   35.1 miles, 1,283 elevation change.   Ride leader will sweep at a pace to insure no one is left behind.  No cue sheets will be available at ride start - either print your own or download route.

RideWithGPS:  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41975840

Cue sheet:  https://bit.ly/LR35MtPisgah

Weather forecast:   https://bit.ly/40K92Vv

Ride leader:  Ron Altemus 703-618-2159 surlykm29er@yahoo.com

Directions to Ride Start: From Beltway Exit 3-A take Md 210 (Indian Head Highway) south for 14 miles to town of Bryans Road. Turn left onto Livingston Road/MD-227, after 1.8 miles bear right to stay on Livingston Road/MD-224 for 2.0 miles to the trail parking area on the right.   [map to ride start]

Advance registration is required.

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.