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Learning to Linger, Cumberland Valley Rail Trail

Date and Time

Friday, May 31, 2024, 8:30 AM until 11:30 AM Eastern Time (US & Canada) (UTC-05:00)

Location

Newville Trailhead (CVRT)
23 McFarland Street
Newville, PA  17241
USA

Event Contact(s)

Karl L Martz

Category

a) Ride Leader Assigned

Registration Info

Registration is not Required

About this event

Bike Ride on the Cumberland Valley Rail Trail (CVRT) - Newville to Shippensburg and Back
Friday, May 31, 2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM

Distance: 22 miles

Speed 8–11 mph – Learning to Linger – D pace

The trail surface is fairly level (flat), well maintained, smooth crushed gravel, with paved road intersections. The trail goes to the southeast side of the Shippensburg University campus and connects to Earl Street on the south side of campus. The trail has been extended about two miles north of Newville. Those interested can ride an additional four miles at the end of the ride by riding the new section north.

Directions to the Newville trail head parking lot, which has restrooms:
From Harrisburg take Interstate 81 south to exit 37, Newville. Turn right at the bottom of the exit ramp on to route 233 north. Drive straight ahead for 3.8 miles. Turn left at the CVRT sign on to route 533 west, which is Vine Street. Continue 0.6 miles to the next CVRT sign which will be at the intersection of Rich Street. Turn left on Rich Street. The parking lot is about four blocks ahead at the intersection of Rich Street and McFarland Street. For GPS users, the address is: 23 McFarland Street, Newville, PA 17241.

Helmets are required on Harrisburg Bicycle Club (HBC) rides. In-the-ear listening devices are not allowed on HBC rides. This is an out-and -back ride.

Bring water and a snack. We will take a break at the Shippensburg Township Park Pavilion (restrooms available). Please arrive at 8:15 and be ready to ride at 8:30 AM.

If you have questions, call Karl Martz at 717-991-0409 (cell) or email madriver54@comcast.net