This 26 mile loop, begins and ends in the picturesque
town of Monterey and includes a ride through the
spectacular Blue Grass Valley. Points of Interest in the Blue Grass Valley •
New Hampden Mill, located just west of the village
of New Hampton •
Hightown, at the junction of Route 640 and U.S.
250, is the headwaters of the Potomac and James
Rivers •Ginseng
Mountain Store, at junction of U.S. 220 and Route
642
•Rexrode Country
Store, at junction of U.S. 220 and Route 642
Stop at Country Convenience in Blue Grass for a
drink, sandwich and restroom facilities.
Start in Monterey or McDowell
for this 52.9 mile loop, which includes two mountain
climbs: the historic village of McDowell and a
beautiful ride through the Bull Pasture River
Valley Points of Interest in
McDowell • Highland
County Museum & Heritage Center •
Sugar Tree Country Store • McDowell
Presbyterian Church •
McDowell Battlefield Stop at McDowell Gas &
Go or Stonewall Grocery in McDowell for a drink,
sandwich and restroom facilities.
Start in McDowell for this
59.6 mile loop, which includes two mountain climbs:
the historic village of McDowell and a beautiful
ride south through the Bull Pasture River Valley Stop at McDowell Gas &
Go or Stonewall Grocery in McDowell for a drink,
sandwich and restroom facilities Points of Interest •Highland County Museum &
Heritage Center (McDowell) •Sugar Tree Country Store (McDowell) •McDowell
Battlefield •Bull
Pasture Gorge (Route 678) •Confederate
Breastworks (top of Shenandoah Mountain)
Starting in Monterey, this
68 mile loop includes four mountain climbs, passes
through the historic village of McDowell, and
includes a beautiful ride through the Bull Pasture
River Valley Points of Interest in
McDowell •Highland County Museum &
Heritage Center •Sugar Tree Country Store Stop at McDowell Gas &
Go or Stonewall Grocery in McDowell for a drink,
sandwich and restroom facilities.
Starting in Monterey, this
100 mile loop passes through two states, three counties,
includes nine mountains and 13,720 feet of climb!
Good support is critical to the safety and success
of this ride; however, the breathtaking scenery
makes it all worth while. Restroom facilities, food and
drink are available in McDowell, Sugar Grove and
Franklin, WV.
This 26 mile loop, begins and ends in the picturesque
town of Monterey and includes a ride through the
spectacular Blue Grass Valley.
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