Frederick Covered Bridges

Open in the App

Walkersville, MD, US

Nog 1 extra foto's weergeven

Route-overzicht

Paul Ruchlin

Fantastic rides near Frederick, MD

101 km

852 m

AKA River Crossings Route, you cross the scenic Monocacy River 6 times, along with several other streams, including Frederick County's 3 historic covered bridges.

Verzenden naar apparaat Geavanceerd exporteren Standaardroute bekijken (met aanwijzingenlijst)

Routedetails

Beautiful Frederick County is on display here featuring the scenic Monocacy River.  You'll Start in Walkersville Community Park, about 10 minutes north of Frederick.

This is mostly a north/south ride, which you may want to consider if it's a windy day, that will take you up through Thurmont to Emmistburg and back again.  No significant climbs, but with the rolling farmland and multitude of stream and river crossings you'll certainly get your ups and downs, some of which can be fairly steep.

There's not much in the way of convenience stores so be sure to carry plenty of food and water with you. This may be one ride you choose to wear a pack.

You'll come across your @point[first covered bridge](d,8284.36) quickly, on Utica Rd, as it's only 5.3 miles from the the start.  Then it will be  @point[Loy's Station](d,20483.58), at mile 13.8 and only a few miles further to @point[Roddy Rd bridge](d,27240.25).  After crossing Rte 15 you'll make the gentle climb along the South Mountain foothills to pass by the beautiful campus of @point[Mount St Mary's University](d,34514.67).

From here it's in to the historic town of Emmitsburg (yes, it does seem as every town in Maryland is listed as "historic").  After passing down Main Street you will find the @poi[shopping center](1081360) where you should take the opportunity to resupply, just prior to crossing back over Rte 15.

From here just enjoy the pedaling, the scenery and the opportunity to spend a day in the saddle as you head back towards Walkersville, with a bit of meandering along the way.

Geïnteresseerd?

Wilt u deze rit maken?

Voeg toe aan uw bucketlist en we zullen uw helpen het te vieren.

Toevoegen aan bucketlist

Gewoon een link opslaan

Terugkeren bij deze route is gemakkelijk met vastzetten. ()

Toevoegen aan vastgezet

Delen en promoten

Paul Ruchlin zou het fijn vinden als u deze route bekend maakt bij een breder publiek.

Frederick Covered Bridges

Route-overzicht

Routedetails

Geïnteresseerd?

Wilt u deze rit maken?

Gewoon een link opslaan

Delen en promoten

Andere routes van Paul Ruchlin

Gathland Ridge-Antietam CW

Thurmont Hill Repeats

New Market Loop

South Mtn-Antietam CCW

Blackwater Wildlife Refuge Plus

Aanmelden

Share link

Share via email

Embedded widget

Get the Ride with GPS mobile app!