Shepherdstown – Gathland State Park loop from Shepherdstown

Shepherdstown – Gathland State Park loop from Shepherdstown

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Shepherdstown – Gathland State Park loop from Shepherdstown

03:40

71.0km

870m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

South Mountain State Battlefield

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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359 m

Shepherdstown

Highlight • Settlement

Shepherdstown, West Virginia, is the oldest town in the state (founded in 1762) and has a fun, vibrant college-town atmosphere. Located along the Potomac River at mile 72 of the …

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28.1 km

Antietam National Battlefield Soldier Statue

Highlight • Monument

The Antietam National Battlefield remembers the Battle of Antietam in the American Civil War on September 17th 1862. There is an audio tour and hiking through the battle ground you …

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39.6 km

National War Correspondents Memorial Arch

Highlight • Monument

The National War Correspondents Memorial (sometimes referred to as the War Correspondents Memorial Arch) was built in 1896 by George Townsend, a Civil War journalist, to commemorate those who died …

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39.8 km

Gathland State Park

Highlight • Historical Site

Gathland State Park provides water, restrooms, and a picnic shelter, making it a good place to rest. There are also several historical buildings and ruins.

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51.7 km

Molly's Hole

Lake

60.4 km

The peaceful Appalachian foothills and fields here are far removed from their bloody history. The Antietam National Battlefield commemorates a Civil War battle in 1862.

You can explore the beautiful …

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61.5 km

Sharpsburg

Highlight • Settlement

Sharpsburg, is a small town steeped in history. You can visit the Antietam National Battlefield, wander through the historic town centre and stop for an ice cream. It's a great place to stop for refreshments on a bike ride.

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71.0 km

End point

Parking

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