Mid-Atlantic Backcountry Discovery Route in Pennsylvania with Jose

Mid-Atlantic Backcountry Discovery Route in Pennsylvania with Jose

Saturday, June 8, 2023, at the Square Route Rally

Join our Rides Master, Jose, as we ride the Pennsylvania portion of Section 5 of the MABDR. We will begin the ride just north of Camp West Mar, past Fort Ritchie, across the Pennsylvania border all the way to Mount Holly Springs. The route is 63 miles, 2:50 hours, including a rest stop. We will take a lunch break in Mt Holly Springs at the end of the MABDR route.

Bring plenty of water and keep hydrated.

The return trip is on your own. There are a couple route options for the most direct return to Camp West Mar; 52 miles, 0:58 mins or 45 miles, 1:06 hours.

  • Meetup Time: 9:00
  • KSU: 9:15 AM (Sharp)
  • Meetup Location: Main road (Blue Zone)
  • Duration: Approximately 63 miles; Time including stops approximately 2:50 hours
  • Lunch: Cassell’s Grille, Mt Holly Springs (cassellsgrille.com)
  • Fuel Stop: Ensure you have a full tank at the start. Fuel is available in Mt Holly Springs
  • Rest Stop: Long Pine Run Reservoir, near the midpoint of the route.

Download the GPX files for the two sections by clicking on the icons below:

Map showing where to queue up for guided rides