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Horseless Carriage Go Kart Tracks at Adventure Park USA

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Adventure Park USA features two exhilarating and fast paced Go Cart tracks where kids of all ages can test out their driving skills in fast go carts! Start out on the Blazing Trails Family Track, then pump up the adventure at the high-performance Speeding Bullet Slick Track. Meant for more cautious drivers, the Blazing Trails Family Track is an exciting way to experience the thrill of the track. The Speeding Bullet Slick Track will send your heart racing as you grip the wheel, maneuvering around tight curves and zooming along the course!

Website: Adventure Park USA

Friday: 6-10 pm

Saturday: 10 am – 10 pm

Sunday: 12 pm – 7 pm

Go-Karts are open weather permitting. The temperature must be about 40 degrees and the tracks must be dry.

Blazing Trails Family Track Go Karts: 10 years old, 4’10” to drive

Passenger Karts: 4 years old to ride, 18 or older (with driver’s license) to drive with passenger

Rookie Karts: 7-10 years old, 3’10” to drive

C&O Canal National Historical Park

admin — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:12:37 +0000

Early 19th Century canal running from Georgetown, Washington, DC to Cumberland, MD, passing through Frederick County. Hiking, cycling, ice-skating, picnicking, and camping available. Canal boat rides in Georgetown, DC from Apr – late Oct. Park open from dawn to dusk. Visitor Center Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. Handicapped accessible in some locations. For boat ride information, call (202) 653-5190.

Sugarloaf’s Scenic Circuit

admin — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:36:02 +0000

These privately owned trails in Sugarloaf Mountain used to be a popular mountain biking destination. In the past few years, however, overused trails prompted the managers of the Sugarloaf Trail system to limit their use

Frederick , MD – Mountain Biking – 12 miles

Great mountain bikes and bicycle repairs bicycle shop frederick

Greenbrier State Park

admin — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:35:46 +0000

Greenbrier State Park provides Mountain biking opportunities. There are a number of mountain bike races at Greenbrier

Hagerstown , MD – Mountain Biking – 5.2 miles

Gambrill State Park: Yellow Trail

admin — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:35:27 +0000

Maintained by MORE (Mid-Atlantic Off-Road Enthusiasts), the Yellow Trail in Gambrill State Park is a challenging and demanding ride. Gambrill is one of the most popular mountain biking destinations for Mountain Biking in the Washington, D.C. / Baltimore Area

Frederick , MD – Mountain Biking – 6.3 miles

Gambrill State Park: Blue Trail

admin — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:35:08 +0000

This is a serious Mountain Bike Trail. This trail is probably one of the primary reasons full suspension was invented. This is one of the toughest and most sought-out rides in the Washington, D.C. / Baltimore Area

Hagerstown , MD – Mountain Biking – 10.5 miles

C&O Canal National Historic Park

admin — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:34:42 +0000

This ride’s general location is between Georgetown in Washington, D.C., and Cumberland, Maryland, along the Potomac River. Views of the Potomac River, forests, and mountains

Georgetown , VA – Mountain Biking – 185 miles

Between the Waters Bike Tour

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Saturday Oct 25 – Wachapreague, VA.

25, 40, 60, and 100 miles through interesting historic towns and communities and along back roads to scenic rest stops that overlook the Atlantic seaside and the Chesapeake Bay. This one day bike tour is an ecotourism event and fundraiser for Citizens for a Better Eastern Shore, a non-profit organization serving Northampton and Accomack counties. Online registration or you may download a mail-in registration form. $35 per rider until September 30–$45 after October 1. Children 7-12 yrs. $15 per rider until September 30–$20 after October 1.Children 6 yrs & under free, but require a registration form and signed release form. All riders who register by September 30 will receive a T-shirt. T-shirts for those who register after October 1 will be available on a first come, first served bases and sizes cannot be guaranteed. Rest Stops with Snacks/Beverages. Picnic Lunch.

The Civista Potomac Heritage Bicycle Tour

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Sunday Oct 12 – La Plata, MD.

14, 33, 60, 80, and 100 miles through Southern Maryland. All routes, from the casual 14-mile family ride to the challenging 100-mile century route, will take cyclists along the scenic on-road bicycle route of the Potomac Heritage Trail National Scenic Trail. The event is sponsored by the Civista Health Foundation and proceeds will go toward necessary renovations of Civista Hospital’s pharmacy, which provides critical services to hundreds of patients each and every day. Cyclists will return to La Plata to the Crossing at Casey Jones, where they will enjoy an after-ride party with food and entertainment. Pre-registration fee of $30 covers rest stops along the route, SAG support, marked routes, cue sheets, and the after-ride party. The first 250 to register also receive a t-shirt and ride souvenirs. Riders are encouraged to pre-register to be assured of getting a t-shirt and other ride souvenirs. Participants can register online at www.active.com or download a registration form. Day-of-ride registration begins at 7:00 am and is $35.
Oct 17-19 Fall Foliage Festival

Seagull Century

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Saturday Oct 4 – Salisbury, MD.

Metric and century rides. EARLY online registration for the 20th Annual Sea Gull Century will begin, May 15th – $55.00. Brochures will be mailed June 15th. Late registration is September 1st – $75.00. No REFUNDS after September 1st.