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Annual Turkey Point Lighthouse adventure - 60mi
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SAT NOVEMBER 25, 2023 - NEWARK, DE TO TURKEY POINT LIGHTHOUSE SCENIC ADVENTURE - CO-LEADER(S) WELCOME UPDATED ROUTE WITH ENHANCEMENTS BY CHARLIE B.
Level B-/C+: 13.5-14.5mph, 60.5 miles. Meet at Parking lot of the Newark Shopping Center in the rear, behind the Big Z Pizza.. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. In honor of Thanksgiving turkey, this ride is a revival of the late Peter Odell's classic route to the Turkey Point Lighthouse, on the scenic and peaceful peninsula between the Elk River and the North East River, at the head of the Chesapeake Bay. Recently updated by Charlie B., with route enhancements. Mostly quiet roads in northwestern Delaware and northeastern Maryland. Wawa at Mile 17. Lunch stop at mile 19, in the adorable town of Northeast, MD. We can eat out lunch by the river in the town park. ScenicTurkey Point Lighthouse at the tip of the peninsula is at mile 33. (The Lighthouse Trail runs right along the perimeter of the peninsula.) On the return, we have a rest stop at a market/deli at mile 45, as well as a Wawa option at Mile 50.5 in Elkton. Total elevation gain is 3913 feet. Mostly rolling terrain, with some steep climbs (up-down-up-down) close to the lighthouse at the tip of the peninsula. We will stop to regroup as needed. Travel time from Philadelphia to Newark is ~one hour. Driving Directions from Philadelphia: I-95 South into DE, then DE-273 West toward Newark/Univ. of DE. DE-273 will lead you to Main St. The Newark Shopping Center, immediately before Pomeroy Rail Trail bike parth, the will be on your right side. Please park in rear of the shopping center parking lot CO-LEADER(S) WELCOME to offer alternative paces. Cue sheets will be available. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31520852. Preregistration is required, please preregister by Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 8:59 am.
Leader: Linda McGrane, mcgrane_linda_a@yahoo.com, 267-251-7862
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