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Riley’s lock

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Riley’s lock

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Riley’s lock

Recommended by 7 mountain bikers out of 8

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    Location: Darnestown, Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

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    1. Black Rock Mill – Pennyfield Lock loop from Boyds

    69.7km

    05:55

    640m

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    Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    2. Riley’s lock loop from Seneca Chase

    22.9km

    01:55

    160m

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    Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    3. Pennyfield Lock – Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Trail loop from Shaw–Howard University

    81.1km

    06:16

    240m

    240m

    Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    April 15, 2024

    Riley’s Lock is a fun, happening place. Every time I pass by it is bustling with activity. There are two row boat clubs along Seneca creek. There are kayak, jet ski and canoe rentals, there is a pub with live music every Sunday, there are Girl Scouts at the lock house. People swimming in the canal and sunbathing by the river. As of mid-April the NPS has not turned on the water fountain though, something really important for Cyclists. There was a woman at the lock that handed me a bottle of water and saved my bacon as I had another 15 miles to go on the MTB to get to my car and was seriously considering drinking the Seneca creek.

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      Location: Darnestown, Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

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