These routes are intended for experienced, well conditioned cyclists.

Gettysburg, PA to Sharpsburg, MD*	Gettysburg-Sharpsburg Map1 Gettysburg-Sharpsburg Map2 Gettysburg-Sharpsburg Map3
Sharpsburg, MD to Gettysburg, PA*	Sharpsburg-Gettysburg Map1 Sharpsburg-Gettysburg Map2 Sharpsburg-Gettysburg Map3
Gettysburg, PA to Harpers Ferry, WV*	Gettysburg-Harpers Ferry Map1 Gettysburg-Harpers Ferry Map2 Gettysburg-Harpers Ferry Map3 Gettysburg-Harpers Ferry Map4 Gettysburg-Harpers Ferry Map5
Harpers Ferry, WV to Gettysburg, PA*	Harpers Ferry-Gettysburg Map1 Harpers Ferry-Gettysburg Map2 Harpers Ferry-Gettysburg Map3 Harpers Ferry-Gettysburg Map4 Harpers Ferry-Gettysburg Map5
Sharpsburg, MD to Harpers Ferry, WV**	Sharpsburg-Harpers Ferry Map
Harpers Ferry, WV to Sharpsburg, MD**	Harpers Ferry - Sharpsburg Map

*Route  avoids much of MD 77 and all of MD 66, which are high volume roads with little or no shoulders. Between Thurmont and Smithsburg, it is mountainous and remote, with long climbs and steep descents. Extreme caution should be used. Food and water are only available at Gettysburg, Emmitsburg, Thurmont, Smithsburg, Boonsboro and Sharpsburg.

**Route is extremely hilly, with steep climbs and descents. Roads are narrow with no shoulders, but have low traffic volumes. It uses some of the C & O Canal National Historic Park towpath and a pedestrian bridge to cross the Potomac River. Riders should be prepared to carrybicycles up the stairs to the pedestrian bridge. Food and water are only available at Harpers Ferry and Sharpsburg.