THE BALTIMORE & ANNAPOLIS TRAIL

Ride Leader: Hope

This week join Hope for an out-and-back ride on the Baltimore & Annapolis Trail.  This is a beautiful paved trail that runs from Annapolis through forests, farmlands, and suburban neighborhoods to Glen Burnie, MD.  

Fun Fact:  The B&A Trail is part of the developing East Coast Greenway, a 3,000-mile route between Florida and Maine.  The B&A Trail follows the former route of the Annapolis and Baltimore Short Line, which began hauling passengers and freight in 1887. Ownership changed over the years, and the trains running to Annapolis—the state capital and home to the U.S. Naval Academy—were electrified in 1908. The company was reincorporated as the Baltimore & Annapolis Railroad in 1935, but business dwindled after World War II until service on the remaining segment ended in the 1970s.

MEETING LOCATION

Jones Station Road & Severna Park Park & Ride

Large parking lot right off the B&A Trail at Jones Station Road & Rt. 648 

RIDE START TIME:  10:00AM - please arrive at least 15 minutes early to use the restroom, put air in your tires, etc. 

DISTANCE:  20 miles

SPEED: 10-12 mph

TERRAIN:  Paved Trail

WHAT TO BRING:  LOTS of Water, Snack, Sunscreen, Cash, Phone, Spare Inner Tube and CO2  Cartridge, Bike Lock 

Please ensure that your bike is in good working condition and that your tires are properly inflated!  *Helmets are Required on all rides