This ride will take us through southern Anne Arundel county to a park in Shady Side with nice views of the Chesapeake Bay and Bay Bridge. We’ll begin at Route 260 Recreation Area (portolet but no water) and head north on Fishers Station and Little roads. Route 258 (nice shoulder) will take us to Churchton and we’ll stop at the Royal Farms for food/drinks to take to the park. The ride leader will bring panniers in case what you buy is too big for your bag. It’s a flat ride from there to the north end of Shady Side where we’ll visit Jack Creek Park. We’ll take the 1/2 mile smooth hard-packed fine gravel dusty road toward the water to a nice beach to get views of the Chesapeake Bay and Bay Bridge and eat our snacks. Portolet here, but no water. To get back to the cars, we’ll take Sudley and Nutwell roads (7.6% grade here is accurate), then Route 2 south to Jewell Road. We’ll cross Route 260 to ride on a fun little road called Chaney Rd, then take Routes 4 and 260 a short distance back to the cars.

Ride leader:  Lisa Petersen and Rick Hagen, 667 231-6201  mailto:rick798492@gmail.com

RWGPS Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48898572

Cue sheet: Please print your own cue sheet.

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Directions to Ride Start:   

The Route 260 Recreation Area, 2505 W Chesapeake Beach Rd, Dunkirk, MD 20754, is 5 miles southeast from the more familiar ride start location at Waysons Corner.

 From the Beltway take exit 11A for MD Route 4 South toward Upper Marlboro.  After about 13 miles, exit right on Route 260 toward Chesapeake Beach.  In less than a mile, turn left onto Shields Drive.  After the first house on the right but before the second house, find the unmarked gate and driveway on the right and proceed through the trees to the gravel parking lot.  Portolet here, but no water or shade.

Advance registration is required.

All riders must agree to the Release and Waiver of Liability.