E-biking from Emmitsburg to Fort Ritchie via the Catoctin Mountains

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38624840
34.2 miles. The picnic is at Pen Mar Park, 12.5 miles into the route.
Toilets are at the beginning, middle, and end.

Please find the routes linked below.

Long version that goes to Fort Ritchie and Pen Mar Park (34 miles, 3800 feet elevation gain):
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38624840

Short version that skips Fort Ritchie and Pen Mar Park, but still includes the best back roads, wicked climbs, and scenic mountain valley views (23 miles, 2300 feet elevation gain):
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38624886

This route has miles of stunning views and plenty of hills. There are two scenic overlooks in Fort Ritchie, and an optional stop at the Grotto of Lourdes, which is a Catholic shrine in Mt. St. Mary's university.

A NOTE ABOUT RIDING ON GRAVEL ROADS:
If you are riding a new bike, are new to biking generally, or have little experience on gravel roads, you should plan on taking your time. Please understand that gravel roads must be respected and navigated with an extra level of care, or you can seriously injure yourself. The key is to just take your time. We are never in a hurry, and you should go at a pace you are comfortable with.

The group stops a few times for slower riders to catch up.
For the E-bike Lovers group to be successful, we need to grow our membership carefully. Please feel free to invite other E-bike lovers, spread the word, and let's have fun.

As usual, non-assisted bikers are most welcome.

Free Ride With GPS for E-Bike Lovers

The Ride With GPS E-bike Lovers club membership is now free as www.ebikelovers.com generates sufficient income from ads to cover the costs.
Here is the link to activate your free membership:
https://ridewithgps.com/auto_approve/Club/6746/Zwa5jhttF5mJrFbN
More information about using GPS files:
https://ebikelovers.com/2021/03/15/download-our-trails-and-never-get-lost/
More information about e-bike ranges:
https://ebikelovers.com/2020/12/31/e-bike-longer-and-happier-15-smart-strategies-to-reduce-your-e-bike-range-anxiety/

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