We'll take Chapel Point Rd to St Ignatius Church, then cross US-301 onto Bel Alton Newtown Rd, taking it down the "Beast of Bel Alton" and up to Springhill Newtown and Glen Albin to a second stop at the Dash In in La Plata. We'll take Kent and Washington Ave to Hawthorne across 301 and then down Quailwood Parkway to MD-6, Burch to Poorhouse, Ripley and down Mighty Mount Pisgah back to Livingston Rd. 39 mi, 1560' elevation gain.
Note the 10:00 start: summer's over and we're back to regular hours.
RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43250731
Weather forecast: https://bit.ly/44EsgMP
Ride leader: Steve Palincsar 703-655-8959 mailto:palincss@his.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 the Release and Waiver of Liability.
Oxon Hill Bicycle and Trail ClubP.O. Box 81 Oxon Hill, MD 20750-0081