JCCA Route Library
Petersburg / Alexandria Loop
Directions:
GPS Link: https://ridewithGPS.com/routes/34573156 or https://ridewithGPS.com/routes/34086658
Directions : Beginning at Ellis Hall, Head towards 19th St. / Sherwood Hall. Continue up 19th street and make a right onto Moore St. Follow the bend by the print shop onto Cold Spring Rd. Follow cold spring road up to Petersburg Pike (It is a left turn at the top of a hill a little past Westminster Woods). Climb the Petersburg Pike Hill to the Game lands. Follow the rolling hills of the roads towards Chicote hollow Rd but continue left onto Petersburg Pike Rd. Take this into the Town of Petersburg and turn left at the bottom of the hill. Follow Route 305. After the bridge over the railroad tracks, make a left (almost a U-turn) onto River Rd. Follow River Rd. to Alexandria Pike and turn left (To the right will be the bridge to Alexandria). Climb Alexandria Pike and then descend the other side past the prison. Continue towards Rt 26 and turn left. Turn left at the bridge towards Huntingdon and head back to campus.
Alternate routes : Instead of turning onto River Rd., Follow 305 to the town of Alexandria and then turn left onto Alexandria pike (305 will turn right into town, turn left instead of right).
Alternate Route : Instead of following Petersburg Pike all the way, go towards Chicote Hollow Rd and turn left. Follow the descent into the Village of Ribot. Turn Left on 305 and continue into Petersburg.
Alternate Route: Same as last alternate route, but get to chicote hollow road via Cold Spring Rd.
Car safety: Along this route, there is no shoulder, so you must assert your position on the road. There are plenty of straight sections for cars to safely pass you but be cautious if you are stopped or slowly moving on curves – STAY VISIBLE. This is not a busy road but there are cars, remember to stay aware.
Route Description / landmarks: There are two sizable climbs with one false peak. The descents are a great opportunity to practice your turning. This is a nice, quiet ride through rural scenery.
Training Tips: Try to complete this without stopping. Try it in reverse for different feelings on the hills. Try to maintain pace on the hills and flat sections.
Allegrippis Trails
Directions:
GPS Link: Not Provided
Directions : You can access the trails at 3 spots:
Susquehannock Campground Trailhead : This is the main lot for the upper set of trails. It will be on the right of Baker's Hollow Rd just before the campground entrance. The coordinates are 40.406619281936656, -78.07227002124573. The upper trails will be towards the bike repair stand in the lot.
Visitors Center Trailhead : This is where the skills park is. The Address for parking is 6993 Seven Points Rd, Hesston, PA 16647. The skills park is across the road. You can access the full trail system by taking the trail to the right (after entering the skills park, to the right of the entrance to the intermediate trail).
Seven Points Road Trailhead : This is the main lot for the lower set of trails. It will be on the right side of seven points road just after the campground check in. Approximate coordinates are 40.39063588085517, -78.08749706467322
Route Description / landmarks: This is a well laid out trail system with 3 difficulty levels: Green(easy), blue(intermediate), and black (Advanced). In my experience, the trail will get more technical and physically demanding as it gets more advanced, but I am not aware of any impassable drops or jumps on the main trail system.
Trail Map: https://personal.ems.psu.edu/~mxw142/relief/Allegrippis/001_AGT_TrailMap.pdf
Training Tips: Work on your MTB skills before attempting large features. Crashes can be very dangerous!
Billy Trail
Directions:
Directions : Head to the peace chapel. At the rock with the inscription continue the gravel path to the first clearing on the left. On the right there should be an entrance to Billy trail. Follow it up into the grass field and after that begins the downhill section. There is one tabletop jump followed by a drop. Then is a series of berms followed by a large but optional drop/jump. In this gravel pit, follow the edge to the end and then take the trail back down to the peace chapel trail.
Car safety: There is very little on road time on this route. However, watch for animals on the trail and avoid losing control on steep descents/features.
Route Description / landmarks: This is a small set of MTB elements close to campus.
Training Tips: Work on your MTB skills before attempting large features. Crashes can be very dangerous!
Chicote down to McConellstown
Directions:
GPS Link: https://ridewithGPS.com/routes/34306326
Directions : Beginning at Ellis Hall, Head towards 19th St. / Sherwood Hall. Continue up 19th street and make a right onto Moore St. Follow the bend by the print shop onto Cold Spring Rd. Follow cold spring road up to Petersburg Pike (It is a left turn at the top of a hill a little past Westminster Woods). Climb the Petersburg Pike Hill to the Game lands. Follow the rolling hills of the roads towards Chicote hollow Rd but continue left onto Petersburg Pike Rd. Take this into the Town of Petersburg and turn left at the bottom of the hill. Follow Route 305. After the bridge over the railroad tracks, make a left (almost a U-turn) onto River Rd. Continue along River Rd. to Rt 22. Cross Rt 22 and then after about a block or 2, turn left onto Old Rte. 22. Eventually bear right onto Sipes Rd. At the end of Sipes Rd., turn right onto Hartslog Valley Rd. Follow that all the way to Rt 26. Ride along 26 for a few blocks and then bear right onto Lang Ln. (usually by a school bus). Follow that to Station Rd and make a right. Follow Station Rd Back to fairgrounds Rd. Take Fairgrounds Rd. back to town.
Car safety: Along this route, there is no shoulder, so you must assert your position on the road. There are plenty of straight sections for cars to safely pass you but be cautious if you are stopped or slowly moving on curves – STAY VISIBLE. Use extra caution when crossing 22 and be sure all lanes are clear.
Route Description / landmarks: This is a nice route that is exactly 30 miles. It isn't too hilly and tends to be on quiet roads.
Training Tips: Try to complete this without stopping. Try it in reverse for different feelings on the hills. Try to maintain pace on the hills and flat sections.
Chicote Loop
Directions:
Directions: Beginning at Ellis Hall, Head towards 19th St. / Sherwood Hall. Continue up 19th street and make a right onto Moore St. Follow the bend by the print shop onto Cold Spring Rd. Follow cold spring road up to Petersburg Pike (It is a left turn at the top of a hill a little past Westminster Woods). Climb the Petersburg Pike Hill to the Game lands. Follow the rolling hills of the roads to the access road to chicote Hollow Road (There will be a spot where the main road turns left, but a different road goes straight. That is the way you want to go. Continue straight, not left). Follow this road along the farms and pass by “Cowncil Rock” (It’s a series of boulders on a hill on the left where the cattle gather when not in the barn.) Eventually you will end up at Chicote hollow Road (On your left will be a farm with an emu and on your right a rundown house with free-range chickens). Turn right and climb up the hill to the top. Just past the top there is a gravel lot and then what looks like a side road. Turn right onto this road (it is still Chicote hollow road). Continue down this curvy hill. One cautious point is that the road will turn 90 degrees right then left then right. After this is a very steep section followed by a sharp blind right turn–Watch your speed. Continue down the road until you arrive at Cold Spring Rd. Turn Right and follow Cold Spring Road back to campus.
Car safety: Along this route, there is no shoulder, so you must assert your position on the road. There are plenty of straight sections for cars to safely pass you but be cautious if you are stopped or slowly moving on curves – STAY VISIBLE. This is not a busy road but there are cars, remember to stay aware.
Route Description / landmarks: There are two sizable climbs with one false peak. The descents are a great opportunity to practice your turning. This is a nice, quiet ride through rural scenery.
Training Tips: Try to complete this without stopping. Try it in reverse for one larger climb rather than a bunch of smaller climbs.
Cold Spring Out and Back
Directions:
Directions : Beginning at Ellis Hall, Head towards 19th St. / Sherwood Hall. Continue up 19th street and make a right onto Moore St. Follow the bend by the print shop onto Cold Spring Rd. Follow cold spring road until you get to Route 26. Here you can turn around.
Car safety: Along Cold Spring Rd, there is no shoulder, so you must assert your position on the road. There are plenty of straight sections for cars to safely pass you.
Route Description / landmarks: There are not too many large hills. Some distance goals to reach for include making it to the Power Lines and making it to the end.
Training Tips: Try to push up and over the hills and then relax on the downhills. Work up to pedaling hard on both the uphill and downhill.
Not linked to RWGPS.
Cold Spring / SR 26
Directions:
Directions : Beginning at Ellis Hall, Head towards 19th St. / Sherwood Hall. Continue up 19th street and make a right onto Moore St. Follow the bend by the print shop onto Cold Spring Rd. Follow cold spring road until you get to Route 26. Turn right onto Route 26. Follow Route 26 back into town. Turn right onto Mifflin St. Follow Mifflin St. to 17th St. Turn onto 17th St. and you will enter campus.
Car safety: Along Cold Spring Rd, there is no shoulder, so you must assert your position on the road. There are plenty of straight sections for cars to safely pass you. SR26 has a large shoulder for most of it but be sure to look ahead for debris. The speed limit is 55 for parts of this, so this can be good to help feel more confident with cars.
Route Description / landmarks: There are not too many large hills. The flats on 26 can be very windy and draining but push through. The power lines on Cold Spring and 26 are both about halfway down each of those roads.
Training Tips: Try to push up and over the hills and then relax on the downhills. Work up to pedaling hard on uphill and downhills.
Not linked to RWGPS.
Corbin Road Routes
Directions:
Directions : Beginning at Ellis Hall, Head towards 17th St. / Football field. Continue up 17th street and make a left onto Washington St. Follow Washington St. all the way to 4th street. Turn right onto 4th street and continue toward Route 22. Turn Left into the Shopping Center and then make your way to the traffic light. Turn Left onto Route 22 and take the first right (it's a fork right after a gravel lot. Continue along Snyder's Run Rd and then make the left at the intersection towards Henderson Hollow Rd. At the next intersection, again continue straight onto River Rd instead of right. Follow this road all the way to the Corbin Island Bridge. It will be a single lane bridge on the left side of the road. Cross the bridge and go up the gravel hill that is straight ahead. Follow this all the way to the top. From here there are a few options:
Option 1 : Return to campus the same way you came https://ridewithGPS.com/routes/34008903
Option 2 : Continue on Corbin Rd to highway 829. From there you will go to Big Valley Pike / Rt 685. Then, fork left onto SR 1005. Eventually turn left onto Frain Rd. Take Frain Rd to Sugar Grove Rd to Stone Creek Ridge Rd back to Huntingdon. https://ridewithGPS.com/routes/35479308
Option 3 / 4 : Same as option 2 but are lengthened by taking different roads back See the GPS routes: https://ridewithGPS.com/routes/35479163 and https://ridewithGPS.com/routes/35479198
Car safety: Along this route, there is no shoulder, so you must assert your position on the road. There are plenty of straight sections for cars to safely pass you but be cautious if you are stopped or slowly moving on curves – STAY VISIBLE. On route 22, I recommend always riding on the side away from the giant, so you only cross it at the traffic light. Be cautious on the gravel as it is a single lane road open to cars.
Route Description / landmarks: The route is part road and part gravel. Be sure to keep good control on the small gravel descents and maintain speed on the ascents. The Corbin Rd. climb is a large climb but is quite physically rewarding. The descent on 829 is long and smooth.
Training Tips: Try to do the hill without stopping. Focus on your nutrition. Work on using your body as a suspension on the gravel. Focus on preventing your tires from slipping by controlling your weight distribution.
Field Station Out and Back
Directions:
GPS Link: https://ridewithGPS.com/routes/33996534
Directions : Leaving school, head downtown along Washington St. and make a right to go under the 8th street bridge. Continue straight along fairgrounds Rd. until you get to Station Rd. You can mostly follow the signs for fisherman's Journey. Head down station Rd. to Turkey Farm Rd to Seven Points Rd. Turn right on to Seven Points and cross 26 onto Racetrack Rd. Turn Left onto Redstone Ridge Rd. Take that to the end and turn left and then turn right onto 26. Take 26 to Fouses Crossing Rd (On the left). From here turn right onto James Creek Rd and take that to the field station entrance (on the left).
Car safety: Along this route, there is no shoulder, so you must assert your position on the road. There are plenty of straight sections for cars to safely pass you but be cautious if you are stopped or slowly moving on curves – STAY VISIBLE.
Route Description / landmarks: This is a nice route along country roads. It may be longer, but it is less hilly than most other routes.
Training Tips: Try to do the hills without stopping. Focus on your nutrition.
Huntingdon / PA Furnace
Directions:
GPS Link: https://ridewithGPS.com/routes/34361942https://ridewithGPS.com/routes/34421584
Directions : Head as if you were going to Petersburg. Go through the town of Petersburg and turn left onto diamond valley Rd. (towards Camp blue diamond). Follow that into the state forest. From here there a two Options:
Option 1: Continue straight and follow turns to go from Tram Rd to Colerain Rd. Take Colerain Rd over the mountain and turn right onto Route 45. From here follow below directions.
Option 2: Continue along Diamond Valley Rd to Leading Ridge Rd. back onto Diamond Valley to Furnace Rd. Follow furnace Rd. to tram Rd. and then a quick left then right onto Pennsylvania Furnace Rd. Follow that over the ridge to 45 and turn left.
Cont. Directions : Follow 45 to 350 / Warriors Mark Path Rd. Take that to Old Mill Rd / Huntingdon Furnace Rd. Follow that back to 45 and turn right to head south. From here you have two options:
Option 1: Head back via Colerain Rd (see option 1 above).
Option 2: Follow 45 South all the way to 453. (One note is that you will pass under a railroad bridge after a left turn that may not be fully apparent). Descend 453 to 22. Ride along 22 for a quarter mile to the Entrance to the rails to trails. (There is a sign for PA Bike Route S?). Turn left onto the trail to end up eventually on Alexandria pike. Turn right out of the lot and head back to Huntingdon.
Shortcut: Instead of Traveling along 45 to Huntingdon furnace you can just go south along 45.
Vistas : There are multiple vistas along this route. 3 of them are along the path (2 on Colerain Rd., 1 on PA furnace). The 4th vista is off a side trail along Colerain Rd (after the top of the hill). There will be a side trail marked with Yellow Blazes. There is a small 1-2 car lot on the left side of the road. The trail is on the right with a couple of boulders to mark it.
Car safety: Along this route, there is no shoulder, so you must assert your position on the road. There are plenty of straight sections for cars to safely pass you but be cautious if you are stopped or slowly moving on curves – STAY VISIBLE. Be careful of cars traveling along the forest roads.
Route Description / landmarks: This is a very challenging route with a lot of elevation gain and limited water or public access. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE WATER, FOOD, FIRST AID, AND REPAIR KITS. It is very possible to do the entire forest section without seeing another person and service is very spotty. Additionally, PA Furnace Rd is closed to motor vehicles and is very rough terrain. I recommend at least 50+oz of water with at least half being a hydration mix. That being said, this is a very fun ride with some amazing views (especially during the fall).
Training Tips: Try to do the hills without stopping. Focus on your nutrition. Focus on controlling the bike on the gravel.
Peace Chapel Trails
Directions:
GPS Link: Not Provided
Directions : Head to the peace chapel. From here you can take Oak Trail to the Water Tower (Easier and flat). Loop trail can be a fun challenge. The other trails off Oak such as Horseshoe, etc., can be a fun challenge with skinny climbs, descents, and switchbacks.
Alternate routes : You can go down the road to the Water tower back into town via 5th St.
Car safety: There is very little on road time on this route. However, watch for animals on the trail and avoid losing control on steep descents.
Route Description / landmarks: There is a lot of variety to be had and this is a fun way to explore.
Training Tips: Try to go with minimal stopping. This is good handling practice, especially for a gravel bike.
Not linked to RWGPS.
Peterburg Pike Powerline Ride
Directions:
Directions : Beginning at Ellis Hall, Head towards 19th St. / Sherwood Hall. Continue up 19th street and make a right onto Moore St. Follow the bend by the print shop onto Cold Spring Rd. Follow cold spring road up to Petersburg Pike (It is a left turn at the top of a hill a little past Westminster Woods). Climb the Petersburg Pike Hill to the Game lands. Follow the rolling hills of the roads to the Powerlines (at the bottom of a small downhill). From here you can turn around in the gravel lot.
Car safety: Along Cold Spring Rd and Petersburg pike, there is no shoulder, so you must assert your position on the road. There are plenty of straight sections for cars to safely pass you but be cautious if you are stopped or slowly moving on curves – STAY VISIBLE. This is not a busy road but there are cars, remember to stay aware.
Route Description / landmarks: There is one climb with one false peak. It is a fun descent though at the end.
GPS Link: Not Provided
Training Tips: Try to push up and over the hills and then relax on the downhills. Work up to pedaling hard on uphill and downhills.
Not linked to RWGPS.
Piney Ridge Road Out and Back
Directions:
Directions : Leave campus towards downtown. Head down Washington St. to 8th street and turn right to go under the bridge. Continue under the bridge along fairgrounds Rd. Just past the turnoff to route 22, turn left onto piney ridge Rd. There is a sign for Lake Raystown Family Camping pointing towards it. Take the hill up and continue along the ridge line. Turn around before the descent to seven points road. (Usually by orchards Rd., There is a sign for the municipal buildings).
Optional Sight : There is a lake access at the bottom of orchard Rd. It is down a small hill that turns into a very bad trail.
Car safety: Along this route, there is no shoulder, so you must assert your position on the road. There are plenty of straight sections for cars to safely pass you but be cautious if you are stopped or slowly moving on curves – STAY VISIBLE. On the ridge, winds can be strong, and it can be relatively busy (especially near school dismissal). If traveling in reverse along the route, use caution to not fall down the drop off.
Route Description / landmarks: There are one sizable climb. The descent can be a great way to get comfortable with high speeds(40+mph). The ridge offers amazing views.
Training Tips: Try to complete this without stopping. Work on going up the hill faster and without needing to rest at the top.
Not linked to RWGPS.
Raystown Region Century
Directions:
GPS Link: https://ridewithGPS.com/routes/34578147
Directions : This is a long route with quite a few turns. The main idea is heading south along side roads/26(as if going to field station). Once in Saxton Work back north to 994 to get to a series of back roads to head back north onto 829. From there work north along back roads to 26 and then head back south to Chicote hollow Rd. to head to Petersburg and then back to campus via Alexandria Pike.
Car safety: Along this route, there is no shoulder, so you must assert your position on the road. There are plenty of straight sections for cars to safely pass you but be cautious if you are stopped or slowly moving on curves – STAY VISIBLE.
Route Description / landmarks: This is a challenging route. I recommend planning to be on the bike for at least 8 hours with breaks and all included. There is a 5-mile section currently that is more of a hiking trail than biking. This will slow you down significantly. I recommend stocking up on water in Saxton (the dollar general has cheap water). I also recommend having batteries and possibly even printed maps. Give someone you trust a copy of the map so you can call them if you are lost or stuck. Lights are important in case you get stuck in the dark. Also be sure to have enough food. About 100-200 calories an hour should be eaten.
Training Tips: Try to do the hills without stopping. Focus on your nutrition. Don't go too fast the first time. You wouldn't want to burnout before the finish.
Raystown Dam Ride
Directions:
GPS Link: Not Provided
Directions : Beginning at Ellis Hall, Head towards 17th St. / Football field. Continue up 17th street and make a left onto Washington St. Follow Washington St. all the way to 4th street. Turn right onto 4th street and continue toward Route 22. Turn Left into the Shopping Center and then make your way to the traffic light. Turn Left onto Route 22 and take the first right (it's a fork right after a gravel lot. Continue along Snyder's Run Rd and then make the left at the intersection towards Henderson Hollow Rd. At the next intersection, again continue straight onto River Rd instead of right. Follow this road all the way to the dam. It will eventually turn into a gravel road. You can optionally take the road up to the top of the dam and get a nice view of the lake. To return just do the route in reverse.
Car safety: Along this route, there is no shoulder, so you must assert your position on the road. There are plenty of straight sections for cars to safely pass you but be cautious if you are stopped or slowly moving on curves – STAY VISIBLE. On route 22, I recommend always riding on the side away from the giant, so you only cross it at the traffic light.
Route Description / landmarks: The route is part road and part gravel. Be sure to keep good control on the small gravel descents and maintain speed on the ascents. This tends to be a nice quiet ride without a whole lot of hills that can help loosen up any tight muscles with the roughness of the gravel.
Training Tips: Try to complete this without stopping. Work on using your body as a suspension on the gravel. Focus on preventing your tires from slipping by controlling your weight distribution.
Not linked to RWGPS.
Ridenour Outlook
Directions:
GPS Link: https://ridewithGPS.com/routes/33866836
Directions : Beginning at Ellis Hall, Head towards 17th St. / Football field. Continue up 17th street and make a left onto Washington St. Follow Washington St. all the way to 4th street. Turn right onto 4th street and continue toward Route 22. Turn Left into the Shopping Center and then make your way to the traffic light. Turn Left onto Route 22 and take the first right (it's a fork right after a gravel lot. Continue along Snyder's Run Rd and then make the left at the intersection towards Henderson Hollow Rd. Follow this around the right turn and continue up the hill. At the top of the hill, turn left towards the outlook (there should be a sign). You will arrive at the outlook. There is a side trail towards Hawn's overlook that is also cool. From here take the same way back. Use caution on the turns as they are sharp and steep.
Car safety: Along this route, there is no shoulder, so you must assert your position on the road. There are plenty of straight sections for cars to safely pass you but be cautious if you are stopped or slowly moving on curves – STAY VISIBLE. On route 22, I recommend always riding on the side away from the giant, so you only cross it at the traffic light.
Route Description / landmarks: There is one sizable climb. The descent can be a great way to get comfortable with high-speed turns. The outlook offers amazing views of Lake Raystown.
Training Tips: Try to complete this without stopping. Work on going up the hill faster and without needing to rest at the top. Modify it by taking a right at Stone Bridge Hollow Rd on the way back to visit the dam. From there you can take the gravel road back towards Henderson outlook Rd(flat) or go back up the hill.
Spelunker's Tour
Directions:
GPS Link: https://ridewithGPS.com/routes/34583414
Directions : Leaving school, head downtown along Washington St. and make a right to go under the 8th street bridge. Continue straight along fairgrounds Rd. until you get to Station Rd. You can mostly follow the signs for Spelunker's Tour. A rough overview is that you will from here head up through Petersburg all the way north towards McAlevy's Fort. You will then head south back towards town along 26.
Car safety: Along this route, there is no shoulder, so you must assert your position on the road. There are plenty of straight sections for cars to safely pass you but be cautious if you are stopped or slowly moving on curves – STAY VISIBLE.
Route Description / landmarks: This is a calm longer ride without a whole lot of navigation. There are a couple of larger hills but no mountains to climb.
Training Tips: Try to do the hills without stopping. Focus on your nutrition.
Stone Creek Ridge Road
Directions:
Directions : Beginning at Ellis Hall, Head towards 17th St. / Football field. Continue up 17th street and make a left onto Washington St. Follow Washington St. all the way to the end of town / Route 26. Turn Left and then Right onto Water Works Ave. Turn right at the stop sign onto Locust Ave. At Route 26, turn Left. Continue past the bridge over Standing Stone Creek and make a left onto Stone Creek Ridge Rd. (There will be a sign saying Isett Heritage Museum). This begins the ~1 mile climb. There is a shoulder for the straight section of the climb, but it tends to be full of debris, so use caution. Once at the top, continue along the road until it leaves the ridge. From here there are two choices:
Choice 1: Continue along the curves until you encounter Bark Ridge Rd and turn right. (It is at the power lines, the 2nd time you encounter them). Continue along Bark Ridge back to Stone Creek Ridge. There is a section of gravel, so use caution. Once on Stone Creek descend the hill. Be careful when descending, the right side of the lane has been torn up and repaved, so it is not smooth. I advise you to stay towards the middle. You can pick up a lot of speed on this hill. Hold on tight. From there, navigate back to campus https://ridewithGPS.com/routes/34280501
Choice 2 : Continue until you encounter Gorsuch Rd and turn left. It should not be that far. If you reach Bark Ridge, you have gone too far. Continue down Gorsuch Rd until you reach Route 26. (Use caution, Gorsuch Rd is a chip and seal road and may have loose surface). Once on 26, turn left and follow it back to town. https://ridewithGPS.com/routes/34064092
Car safety: Along this route, there is no shoulder, so you must assert your position on the road. There are plenty of straight sections for cars to safely pass you but be cautious if you are stopped or slowly moving on curves – STAY VISIBLE. On the ridge, winds can be strong, and it can be busy (especially near school dismissal). If traveling in reverse along the route, use caution to not fall down the drop off.
Route Description / landmarks: There are one to two sizable climbs. The descent can be a great way to get comfortable with high speeds(40+mph). The ridge offers amazing views.
Training Tips: Try to complete this without stopping. Work on going up the hill faster and without needing to rest at the top.
| Route Name | Description | Mileage | Elevation | Features |
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Petersburg / Alexandria Loop | This loop takes you through two neighboring towns along some quiet and scenic roads. The distance and elevation make this a great daily training ride. | 18-24 miles | ~1600 ft |
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Directions:GPS Link: https://ridewithGPS.com/routes/34573156 or https://ridewithGPS.com/routes/34086658 Directions : Beginning at Ellis Hall, Head towards 19th St. / Sherwood Hall. Continue up 19th street and make a right onto Moore St. Follow the bend by the print shop onto Cold Spring Rd. Follow cold spring road up to Petersburg Pike (It is a left turn at the top of a hill a little past Westminster Woods). Climb the Petersburg Pike Hill to the Game lands. Follow the rolling hills of the roads towards Chicote hollow Rd but continue left onto Petersburg Pike Rd. Take this into the Town of Petersburg and turn left at the bottom of the hill. Follow Route 305. After the bridge over the railroad tracks, make a left (almost a U-turn) onto River Rd. Follow River Rd. to Alexandria Pike and turn left (To the right will be the bridge to Alexandria). Climb Alexandria Pike and then descend the other side past the prison. Continue towards Rt 26 and turn left. Turn left at the bridge towards Huntingdon and head back to campus. Alternate routes : Instead of turning onto River Rd., Follow 305 to the town of Alexandria and then turn left onto Alexandria pike (305 will turn right into town, turn left instead of right). Alternate Route : Instead of following Petersburg Pike all the way, go towards Chicote Hollow Rd and turn left. Follow the descent into the Village of Ribot. Turn Left on 305 and continue into Petersburg. Alternate Route: Same as last alternate route, but get to chicote hollow road via Cold Spring Rd. Car safety: Along this route, there is no shoulder, so you must assert your position on the road. There are plenty of straight sections for cars to safely pass you but be cautious if you are stopped or slowly moving on curves – STAY VISIBLE. This is not a busy road but there are cars, remember to stay aware. Route Description / landmarks: There are two sizable climbs with one false peak. The descents are a great opportunity to practice your turning. This is a nice, quiet ride through rural scenery. Training Tips: Try to complete this without stopping. Try it in reverse for different feelings on the hills. Try to maintain pace on the hills and flat sections. | ||||
Allegrippis Trails | (Hilly, Suitable for MTBs) - Some of the best trails in the state | Varies / Unknown | Varies / Unknown |
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Directions:GPS Link: Not Provided Directions : You can access the trails at 3 spots: Susquehannock Campground Trailhead : This is the main lot for the upper set of trails. It will be on the right of Baker's Hollow Rd just before the campground entrance. The coordinates are 40.406619281936656, -78.07227002124573. The upper trails will be towards the bike repair stand in the lot. Visitors Center Trailhead : This is where the skills park is. The Address for parking is 6993 Seven Points Rd, Hesston, PA 16647. The skills park is across the road. You can access the full trail system by taking the trail to the right (after entering the skills park, to the right of the entrance to the intermediate trail). Seven Points Road Trailhead : This is the main lot for the lower set of trails. It will be on the right side of seven points road just after the campground check in. Approximate coordinates are 40.39063588085517, -78.08749706467322 Route Description / landmarks: This is a well laid out trail system with 3 difficulty levels: Green(easy), blue(intermediate), and black (Advanced). In my experience, the trail will get more technical and physically demanding as it gets more advanced, but I am not aware of any impassable drops or jumps on the main trail system. Trail Map: https://personal.ems.psu.edu/~mxw142/relief/Allegrippis/001_AGT_TrailMap.pdf Training Tips: Work on your MTB skills before attempting large features. Crashes can be very dangerous! | ||||
Billy Trail | Currently overgrown. Not officially endorsed by the college, but maintained by the club | 0.5 miles | 157 ft |
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Directions:Directions : Head to the peace chapel. At the rock with the inscription continue the gravel path to the first clearing on the left. On the right there should be an entrance to Billy trail. Follow it up into the grass field and after that begins the downhill section. There is one tabletop jump followed by a drop. Then is a series of berms followed by a large but optional drop/jump. In this gravel pit, follow the edge to the end and then take the trail back down to the peace chapel trail. Car safety: There is very little on road time on this route. However, watch for animals on the trail and avoid losing control on steep descents/features. Route Description / landmarks: This is a small set of MTB elements close to campus. Training Tips: Work on your MTB skills before attempting large features. Crashes can be very dangerous! | ||||
Chicote down to McConellstown | This ride is an extension of the Alexandria & Petersburg route that bypasses the Alexandria pike hill and adds a few extra miles to go through McConnellstown. | 30 miles | 1600 ft |
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Directions:GPS Link: https://ridewithGPS.com/routes/34306326 Directions : Beginning at Ellis Hall, Head towards 19th St. / Sherwood Hall. Continue up 19th street and make a right onto Moore St. Follow the bend by the print shop onto Cold Spring Rd. Follow cold spring road up to Petersburg Pike (It is a left turn at the top of a hill a little past Westminster Woods). Climb the Petersburg Pike Hill to the Game lands. Follow the rolling hills of the roads towards Chicote hollow Rd but continue left onto Petersburg Pike Rd. Take this into the Town of Petersburg and turn left at the bottom of the hill. Follow Route 305. After the bridge over the railroad tracks, make a left (almost a U-turn) onto River Rd. Continue along River Rd. to Rt 22. Cross Rt 22 and then after about a block or 2, turn left onto Old Rte. 22. Eventually bear right onto Sipes Rd. At the end of Sipes Rd., turn right onto Hartslog Valley Rd. Follow that all the way to Rt 26. Ride along 26 for a few blocks and then bear right onto Lang Ln. (usually by a school bus). Follow that to Station Rd and make a right. Follow Station Rd Back to fairgrounds Rd. Take Fairgrounds Rd. back to town. Car safety: Along this route, there is no shoulder, so you must assert your position on the road. There are plenty of straight sections for cars to safely pass you but be cautious if you are stopped or slowly moving on curves – STAY VISIBLE. Use extra caution when crossing 22 and be sure all lanes are clear. Route Description / landmarks: This is a nice route that is exactly 30 miles. It isn't too hilly and tends to be on quiet roads. Training Tips: Try to complete this without stopping. Try it in reverse for different feelings on the hills. Try to maintain pace on the hills and flat sections. | ||||
Chicote Loop | This route provides a decent 1 hour workout with some rural scenery | 15.8 miles | 1200 ft |
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Directions:Directions: Beginning at Ellis Hall, Head towards 19th St. / Sherwood Hall. Continue up 19th street and make a right onto Moore St. Follow the bend by the print shop onto Cold Spring Rd. Follow cold spring road up to Petersburg Pike (It is a left turn at the top of a hill a little past Westminster Woods). Climb the Petersburg Pike Hill to the Game lands. Follow the rolling hills of the roads to the access road to chicote Hollow Road (There will be a spot where the main road turns left, but a different road goes straight. That is the way you want to go. Continue straight, not left). Follow this road along the farms and pass by “Cowncil Rock” (It’s a series of boulders on a hill on the left where the cattle gather when not in the barn.) Eventually you will end up at Chicote hollow Road (On your left will be a farm with an emu and on your right a rundown house with free-range chickens). Turn right and climb up the hill to the top. Just past the top there is a gravel lot and then what looks like a side road. Turn right onto this road (it is still Chicote hollow road). Continue down this curvy hill. One cautious point is that the road will turn 90 degrees right then left then right. After this is a very steep section followed by a sharp blind right turn–Watch your speed. Continue down the road until you arrive at Cold Spring Rd. Turn Right and follow Cold Spring Road back to campus. Car safety: Along this route, there is no shoulder, so you must assert your position on the road. There are plenty of straight sections for cars to safely pass you but be cautious if you are stopped or slowly moving on curves – STAY VISIBLE. This is not a busy road but there are cars, remember to stay aware. Route Description / landmarks: There are two sizable climbs with one false peak. The descents are a great opportunity to practice your turning. This is a nice, quiet ride through rural scenery. Training Tips: Try to complete this without stopping. Try it in reverse for one larger climb rather than a bunch of smaller climbs. | ||||
Cold Spring Out and Back | This is a nice intro route | 10.5 miles | 400 ft |
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Directions:Directions : Beginning at Ellis Hall, Head towards 19th St. / Sherwood Hall. Continue up 19th street and make a right onto Moore St. Follow the bend by the print shop onto Cold Spring Rd. Follow cold spring road until you get to Route 26. Here you can turn around. Car safety: Along Cold Spring Rd, there is no shoulder, so you must assert your position on the road. There are plenty of straight sections for cars to safely pass you. Route Description / landmarks: There are not too many large hills. Some distance goals to reach for include making it to the Power Lines and making it to the end. Training Tips: Try to push up and over the hills and then relax on the downhills. Work up to pedaling hard on both the uphill and downhill. Not linked to RWGPS. | ||||
Cold Spring / SR 26 | A small modification to the Cold Spring route that makes it a loop. Goes along SR26 so therefore allows for good car comfort training. | 13 miles | Varies / Unknown |
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Directions:Directions : Beginning at Ellis Hall, Head towards 19th St. / Sherwood Hall. Continue up 19th street and make a right onto Moore St. Follow the bend by the print shop onto Cold Spring Rd. Follow cold spring road until you get to Route 26. Turn right onto Route 26. Follow Route 26 back into town. Turn right onto Mifflin St. Follow Mifflin St. to 17th St. Turn onto 17th St. and you will enter campus. Car safety: Along Cold Spring Rd, there is no shoulder, so you must assert your position on the road. There are plenty of straight sections for cars to safely pass you. SR26 has a large shoulder for most of it but be sure to look ahead for debris. The speed limit is 55 for parts of this, so this can be good to help feel more confident with cars. Route Description / landmarks: There are not too many large hills. The flats on 26 can be very windy and draining but push through. The power lines on Cold Spring and 26 are both about halfway down each of those roads. Training Tips: Try to push up and over the hills and then relax on the downhills. Work up to pedaling hard on uphill and downhills. Not linked to RWGPS. | ||||
Corbin Road Routes | This route takes you up a long gravel climb over Terrace Mountain with multiple return options. | 17-50 miles | 1400-4000 ft |
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Directions:Directions : Beginning at Ellis Hall, Head towards 17th St. / Football field. Continue up 17th street and make a left onto Washington St. Follow Washington St. all the way to 4th street. Turn right onto 4th street and continue toward Route 22. Turn Left into the Shopping Center and then make your way to the traffic light. Turn Left onto Route 22 and take the first right (it's a fork right after a gravel lot. Continue along Snyder's Run Rd and then make the left at the intersection towards Henderson Hollow Rd. At the next intersection, again continue straight onto River Rd instead of right. Follow this road all the way to the Corbin Island Bridge. It will be a single lane bridge on the left side of the road. Cross the bridge and go up the gravel hill that is straight ahead. Follow this all the way to the top. From here there are a few options: Option 1 : Return to campus the same way you came https://ridewithGPS.com/routes/34008903 Option 2 : Continue on Corbin Rd to highway 829. From there you will go to Big Valley Pike / Rt 685. Then, fork left onto SR 1005. Eventually turn left onto Frain Rd. Take Frain Rd to Sugar Grove Rd to Stone Creek Ridge Rd back to Huntingdon. https://ridewithGPS.com/routes/35479308 Option 3 / 4 : Same as option 2 but are lengthened by taking different roads back See the GPS routes: https://ridewithGPS.com/routes/35479163 and https://ridewithGPS.com/routes/35479198 Car safety: Along this route, there is no shoulder, so you must assert your position on the road. There are plenty of straight sections for cars to safely pass you but be cautious if you are stopped or slowly moving on curves – STAY VISIBLE. On route 22, I recommend always riding on the side away from the giant, so you only cross it at the traffic light. Be cautious on the gravel as it is a single lane road open to cars. Route Description / landmarks: The route is part road and part gravel. Be sure to keep good control on the small gravel descents and maintain speed on the ascents. The Corbin Rd. climb is a large climb but is quite physically rewarding. The descent on 829 is long and smooth. Training Tips: Try to do the hill without stopping. Focus on your nutrition. Work on using your body as a suspension on the gravel. Focus on preventing your tires from slipping by controlling your weight distribution. | ||||
Field Station Out and Back | This ride follows relatively quiet roads south from campus to the Raystown Field Station. This is a great route to build upon as well as a nice flattish but longer ride. | 38 miles | ~2400 ft |
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Directions:GPS Link: https://ridewithGPS.com/routes/33996534 Directions : Leaving school, head downtown along Washington St. and make a right to go under the 8th street bridge. Continue straight along fairgrounds Rd. until you get to Station Rd. You can mostly follow the signs for fisherman's Journey. Head down station Rd. to Turkey Farm Rd to Seven Points Rd. Turn right on to Seven Points and cross 26 onto Racetrack Rd. Turn Left onto Redstone Ridge Rd. Take that to the end and turn left and then turn right onto 26. Take 26 to Fouses Crossing Rd (On the left). From here turn right onto James Creek Rd and take that to the field station entrance (on the left). Car safety: Along this route, there is no shoulder, so you must assert your position on the road. There are plenty of straight sections for cars to safely pass you but be cautious if you are stopped or slowly moving on curves – STAY VISIBLE. Route Description / landmarks: This is a nice route along country roads. It may be longer, but it is less hilly than most other routes. Training Tips: Try to do the hills without stopping. Focus on your nutrition. | ||||
Huntingdon / PA Furnace | This route has a couple different options that allow you to climb over Tussey Mountain and visit the historic Huntingdon Furnace. It is an adventerous route with large chunks on forest roads/trails. | 35-55 miles | 2800-5000 ft |
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Directions:GPS Link: https://ridewithGPS.com/routes/34361942https://ridewithGPS.com/routes/34421584 Directions : Head as if you were going to Petersburg. Go through the town of Petersburg and turn left onto diamond valley Rd. (towards Camp blue diamond). Follow that into the state forest. From here there a two Options: Option 1: Continue straight and follow turns to go from Tram Rd to Colerain Rd. Take Colerain Rd over the mountain and turn right onto Route 45. From here follow below directions. Option 2: Continue along Diamond Valley Rd to Leading Ridge Rd. back onto Diamond Valley to Furnace Rd. Follow furnace Rd. to tram Rd. and then a quick left then right onto Pennsylvania Furnace Rd. Follow that over the ridge to 45 and turn left. Cont. Directions : Follow 45 to 350 / Warriors Mark Path Rd. Take that to Old Mill Rd / Huntingdon Furnace Rd. Follow that back to 45 and turn right to head south. From here you have two options: Option 1: Head back via Colerain Rd (see option 1 above). Option 2: Follow 45 South all the way to 453. (One note is that you will pass under a railroad bridge after a left turn that may not be fully apparent). Descend 453 to 22. Ride along 22 for a quarter mile to the Entrance to the rails to trails. (There is a sign for PA Bike Route S?). Turn left onto the trail to end up eventually on Alexandria pike. Turn right out of the lot and head back to Huntingdon. Shortcut: Instead of Traveling along 45 to Huntingdon furnace you can just go south along 45. Vistas : There are multiple vistas along this route. 3 of them are along the path (2 on Colerain Rd., 1 on PA furnace). The 4th vista is off a side trail along Colerain Rd (after the top of the hill). There will be a side trail marked with Yellow Blazes. There is a small 1-2 car lot on the left side of the road. The trail is on the right with a couple of boulders to mark it. Car safety: Along this route, there is no shoulder, so you must assert your position on the road. There are plenty of straight sections for cars to safely pass you but be cautious if you are stopped or slowly moving on curves – STAY VISIBLE. Be careful of cars traveling along the forest roads. Route Description / landmarks: This is a very challenging route with a lot of elevation gain and limited water or public access. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE WATER, FOOD, FIRST AID, AND REPAIR KITS. It is very possible to do the entire forest section without seeing another person and service is very spotty. Additionally, PA Furnace Rd is closed to motor vehicles and is very rough terrain. I recommend at least 50+oz of water with at least half being a hydration mix. That being said, this is a very fun ride with some amazing views (especially during the fall). Training Tips: Try to do the hills without stopping. Focus on your nutrition. Focus on controlling the bike on the gravel. | ||||
Peace Chapel Trails | (Hilly, mostly suitable for any type of bike with enough skill) | Varies / Unknown | Varies / Unknown |
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Directions:GPS Link: Not Provided Directions : Head to the peace chapel. From here you can take Oak Trail to the Water Tower (Easier and flat). Loop trail can be a fun challenge. The other trails off Oak such as Horseshoe, etc., can be a fun challenge with skinny climbs, descents, and switchbacks. Alternate routes : You can go down the road to the Water tower back into town via 5th St. Car safety: There is very little on road time on this route. However, watch for animals on the trail and avoid losing control on steep descents. Route Description / landmarks: There is a lot of variety to be had and this is a fun way to explore. Training Tips: Try to go with minimal stopping. This is good handling practice, especially for a gravel bike. Not linked to RWGPS. | ||||
Peterburg Pike Powerline Ride | A nice route for those newer to biking or as an option for days where you aren't feeling it but still want to get out. | 7 miles | Varies / Unknown |
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Directions:Directions : Beginning at Ellis Hall, Head towards 19th St. / Sherwood Hall. Continue up 19th street and make a right onto Moore St. Follow the bend by the print shop onto Cold Spring Rd. Follow cold spring road up to Petersburg Pike (It is a left turn at the top of a hill a little past Westminster Woods). Climb the Petersburg Pike Hill to the Game lands. Follow the rolling hills of the roads to the Powerlines (at the bottom of a small downhill). From here you can turn around in the gravel lot. Car safety: Along Cold Spring Rd and Petersburg pike, there is no shoulder, so you must assert your position on the road. There are plenty of straight sections for cars to safely pass you but be cautious if you are stopped or slowly moving on curves – STAY VISIBLE. This is not a busy road but there are cars, remember to stay aware. Route Description / landmarks: There is one climb with one false peak. It is a fun descent though at the end. GPS Link: Not Provided Training Tips: Try to push up and over the hills and then relax on the downhills. Work up to pedaling hard on uphill and downhills. Not linked to RWGPS. | ||||
Piney Ridge Road Out and Back | This route takes you up along Piney Ridge, allowing for a nice climb/descent as well as relatively flat route with some nice views at top. An optional stop at the lake makes this a fun ride. | 15 miles | Varies / Unknown |
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Directions:Directions : Leave campus towards downtown. Head down Washington St. to 8th street and turn right to go under the bridge. Continue under the bridge along fairgrounds Rd. Just past the turnoff to route 22, turn left onto piney ridge Rd. There is a sign for Lake Raystown Family Camping pointing towards it. Take the hill up and continue along the ridge line. Turn around before the descent to seven points road. (Usually by orchards Rd., There is a sign for the municipal buildings). Optional Sight : There is a lake access at the bottom of orchard Rd. It is down a small hill that turns into a very bad trail. Car safety: Along this route, there is no shoulder, so you must assert your position on the road. There are plenty of straight sections for cars to safely pass you but be cautious if you are stopped or slowly moving on curves – STAY VISIBLE. On the ridge, winds can be strong, and it can be relatively busy (especially near school dismissal). If traveling in reverse along the route, use caution to not fall down the drop off. Route Description / landmarks: There are one sizable climb. The descent can be a great way to get comfortable with high speeds(40+mph). The ridge offers amazing views. Training Tips: Try to complete this without stopping. Work on going up the hill faster and without needing to rest at the top. Not linked to RWGPS. | ||||
Raystown Region Century | 100 miles, starting and ending at campus. Takes you to the end of the lake and then back up through the communities surrounding Huntingdon. | 102 miles | 6900 ft |
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Directions:GPS Link: https://ridewithGPS.com/routes/34578147 Directions : This is a long route with quite a few turns. The main idea is heading south along side roads/26(as if going to field station). Once in Saxton Work back north to 994 to get to a series of back roads to head back north onto 829. From there work north along back roads to 26 and then head back south to Chicote hollow Rd. to head to Petersburg and then back to campus via Alexandria Pike. Car safety: Along this route, there is no shoulder, so you must assert your position on the road. There are plenty of straight sections for cars to safely pass you but be cautious if you are stopped or slowly moving on curves – STAY VISIBLE. Route Description / landmarks: This is a challenging route. I recommend planning to be on the bike for at least 8 hours with breaks and all included. There is a 5-mile section currently that is more of a hiking trail than biking. This will slow you down significantly. I recommend stocking up on water in Saxton (the dollar general has cheap water). I also recommend having batteries and possibly even printed maps. Give someone you trust a copy of the map so you can call them if you are lost or stuck. Lights are important in case you get stuck in the dark. Also be sure to have enough food. About 100-200 calories an hour should be eaten. Training Tips: Try to do the hills without stopping. Focus on your nutrition. Don't go too fast the first time. You wouldn't want to burnout before the finish. | ||||
Raystown Dam Ride | A mostly flat ride along mostly quiet roads. The gravel section does wonders to help loosen up stiff and sore muscles, making this an excellent recovery ride. | Varies / Unknown | Varies / Unknown |
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Directions:GPS Link: Not Provided Directions : Beginning at Ellis Hall, Head towards 17th St. / Football field. Continue up 17th street and make a left onto Washington St. Follow Washington St. all the way to 4th street. Turn right onto 4th street and continue toward Route 22. Turn Left into the Shopping Center and then make your way to the traffic light. Turn Left onto Route 22 and take the first right (it's a fork right after a gravel lot. Continue along Snyder's Run Rd and then make the left at the intersection towards Henderson Hollow Rd. At the next intersection, again continue straight onto River Rd instead of right. Follow this road all the way to the dam. It will eventually turn into a gravel road. You can optionally take the road up to the top of the dam and get a nice view of the lake. To return just do the route in reverse. Car safety: Along this route, there is no shoulder, so you must assert your position on the road. There are plenty of straight sections for cars to safely pass you but be cautious if you are stopped or slowly moving on curves – STAY VISIBLE. On route 22, I recommend always riding on the side away from the giant, so you only cross it at the traffic light. Route Description / landmarks: The route is part road and part gravel. Be sure to keep good control on the small gravel descents and maintain speed on the ascents. This tends to be a nice quiet ride without a whole lot of hills that can help loosen up any tight muscles with the roughness of the gravel. Training Tips: Try to complete this without stopping. Work on using your body as a suspension on the gravel. Focus on preventing your tires from slipping by controlling your weight distribution. Not linked to RWGPS. | ||||
Ridenour Outlook | Take a trip up to Ridenour Outlook to see the lake from above. | 18.6 miles | 1200 ft |
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Directions:GPS Link: https://ridewithGPS.com/routes/33866836 Directions : Beginning at Ellis Hall, Head towards 17th St. / Football field. Continue up 17th street and make a left onto Washington St. Follow Washington St. all the way to 4th street. Turn right onto 4th street and continue toward Route 22. Turn Left into the Shopping Center and then make your way to the traffic light. Turn Left onto Route 22 and take the first right (it's a fork right after a gravel lot. Continue along Snyder's Run Rd and then make the left at the intersection towards Henderson Hollow Rd. Follow this around the right turn and continue up the hill. At the top of the hill, turn left towards the outlook (there should be a sign). You will arrive at the outlook. There is a side trail towards Hawn's overlook that is also cool. From here take the same way back. Use caution on the turns as they are sharp and steep. Car safety: Along this route, there is no shoulder, so you must assert your position on the road. There are plenty of straight sections for cars to safely pass you but be cautious if you are stopped or slowly moving on curves – STAY VISIBLE. On route 22, I recommend always riding on the side away from the giant, so you only cross it at the traffic light. Route Description / landmarks: There is one sizable climb. The descent can be a great way to get comfortable with high-speed turns. The outlook offers amazing views of Lake Raystown. Training Tips: Try to complete this without stopping. Work on going up the hill faster and without needing to rest at the top. Modify it by taking a right at Stone Bridge Hollow Rd on the way back to visit the dam. From there you can take the gravel road back towards Henderson outlook Rd(flat) or go back up the hill. | ||||
Spelunker's Tour | A nice ride for when you just want to be on the bike for a few hours. Ride along quieter roads north from campus and then work your way back south. | 45 miles | 2200 ft |
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Directions:GPS Link: https://ridewithGPS.com/routes/34583414 Directions : Leaving school, head downtown along Washington St. and make a right to go under the 8th street bridge. Continue straight along fairgrounds Rd. until you get to Station Rd. You can mostly follow the signs for Spelunker's Tour. A rough overview is that you will from here head up through Petersburg all the way north towards McAlevy's Fort. You will then head south back towards town along 26. Car safety: Along this route, there is no shoulder, so you must assert your position on the road. There are plenty of straight sections for cars to safely pass you but be cautious if you are stopped or slowly moving on curves – STAY VISIBLE. Route Description / landmarks: This is a calm longer ride without a whole lot of navigation. There are a couple of larger hills but no mountains to climb. Training Tips: Try to do the hills without stopping. Focus on your nutrition. | ||||
Stone Creek Ridge Road | A short ride close to campus with a wonderful descent/climb and extraordinary views of the area. | 12-14 miles | 700-1100 ft |
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Directions:Directions : Beginning at Ellis Hall, Head towards 17th St. / Football field. Continue up 17th street and make a left onto Washington St. Follow Washington St. all the way to the end of town / Route 26. Turn Left and then Right onto Water Works Ave. Turn right at the stop sign onto Locust Ave. At Route 26, turn Left. Continue past the bridge over Standing Stone Creek and make a left onto Stone Creek Ridge Rd. (There will be a sign saying Isett Heritage Museum). This begins the ~1 mile climb. There is a shoulder for the straight section of the climb, but it tends to be full of debris, so use caution. Once at the top, continue along the road until it leaves the ridge. From here there are two choices: Choice 1: Continue along the curves until you encounter Bark Ridge Rd and turn right. (It is at the power lines, the 2nd time you encounter them). Continue along Bark Ridge back to Stone Creek Ridge. There is a section of gravel, so use caution. Once on Stone Creek descend the hill. Be careful when descending, the right side of the lane has been torn up and repaved, so it is not smooth. I advise you to stay towards the middle. You can pick up a lot of speed on this hill. Hold on tight. From there, navigate back to campus https://ridewithGPS.com/routes/34280501 Choice 2 : Continue until you encounter Gorsuch Rd and turn left. It should not be that far. If you reach Bark Ridge, you have gone too far. Continue down Gorsuch Rd until you reach Route 26. (Use caution, Gorsuch Rd is a chip and seal road and may have loose surface). Once on 26, turn left and follow it back to town. https://ridewithGPS.com/routes/34064092 Car safety: Along this route, there is no shoulder, so you must assert your position on the road. There are plenty of straight sections for cars to safely pass you but be cautious if you are stopped or slowly moving on curves – STAY VISIBLE. On the ridge, winds can be strong, and it can be busy (especially near school dismissal). If traveling in reverse along the route, use caution to not fall down the drop off. Route Description / landmarks: There are one to two sizable climbs. The descent can be a great way to get comfortable with high speeds(40+mph). The ridge offers amazing views. Training Tips: Try to complete this without stopping. Work on going up the hill faster and without needing to rest at the top. | ||||