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Gettysburg

Gettysburg Pennsylvania Road Bike Rides

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Gettysburg - Gettysburg Pennsylvania Road Bike Rides

This ride is a very pretty one. The fields are green and surrounded by woodland. In the spring, the pink blossoms of the dogwood trees, the yellow of the dandelions, and the purple of the violets turn the battlefield into a blaze of color. And while this was briefly a battlefield, today there's a powerful feeling of serenity in the air. At the park visitors center you can see exhibits and mementos and pick up a brochure that will guide you on your tour. Throughout this ride be wary of cars. They generally move slowly but often the drivers are looking at the monuments instead of the road. Allow plenty of time for the ride. You'll probably want to stop and look frequently. The road surface is good.

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Trail Statistics & Information

Activity Type: Road Biking
Nearby City: Gettysburg
Length: 17 total miles
Elevation Gain: Minimal
Trail Type: Loop
Skill Level: Rolling, several good hills
Duration: 2 hours
Season: Best March to November
Topo Map: Gettysburg Topographic Map
Guide Book: Short Bike Rides in Eastern Pennsylvania Guide Book
Driving Directions: View Guide
Trail Directions: View Guide
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Recent Trail Reviews

mandes Rating:
Date of Trip: 8/14/2009
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We enjoyed this ride a lot because of the beautiful scenery and history. H…
Brian Rating:
Date of Trip: 6/12/2008
0 Props
Do not rely solely on the Map or dir…

Weather Conditions

  1. Overnight
    Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. West winds around 5 mph.

  2. Saturday
    Mostly cloudy in the morning...then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.

  3. Saturday Night
    Mostly cloudy in the evening...then becoming partly cloudy. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. North winds around 5 mph.

  4. Sunday
    Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. East winds around 5 mph.

About This Trail Guide

Short Bike Rides in Eastern Pennsylvania
Short Bike Rides in Eastern Pennsylvania

by William Simpson (The Globe Pequot Press)

A well-researched guide to 40 recreational rides throughout Eastern PA including Philadelphia, Harri…

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