Eternal Light Peace Memorial – Michaux State Forest loop from Gettysburg & Harrisburg Railroad Depot

Eternal Light Peace Memorial – Michaux State Forest loop from Gettysburg & Harrisburg Railroad Depot

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Eternal Light Peace Memorial – Michaux State Forest loop from Gettysburg & Harrisburg Railroad Depot

04:38

94.0km

1,080m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Beartown Woods Natural Area

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.88 km

Observation Tower

Highlight • Monument

Oak Ridge Observation Tower in Gettysburg stands as a historic landmark, offering panoramic views of the battlefield. Built in the late 1890s, the tower served as a Civil War observation …

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2.55 km

Eternal Light Peace Memorial

Highlight • Monument

The Eternal Light Peace Memorial, commemorates the 1913 Gettysburg reunion, which was the 50th anniversary of the 1863 Battle of Gettysburg.

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49.2 km

The Michaux State Forest was bought from the old timber and iron mining companies after they had clear-cut and destroyed the old growth. Conservationists realised that without good forest management …

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88.0 km

Fast scenic road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Cycling along Millerstown Road in Gettysburg reveals captivating views of the historic battlefield. The scenic route features open fields and wooded areas, providing a glimpse into the iconic landscape where …

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92.2 km

Gettysburg Battlefield Historic District

Highlight • Historical Site

Gettysburg Battlefield Historic District has over 1,000 historic structures and 315 buildings. The Battle of Gettysburg was one of the bloodiest fights during the Civil War, with 51,000 casualties.

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92.8 km

Jennie Wade House

Highlight • Historical Site

Jennie Wade was the only civilian to be killed during the Battle of Gettysburg – shot by a stray bullet as she was kneading dough. Her house is now a …

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94.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

73.0 km

17.5 km

3.59 km

Surfaces

73.9 km

19.4 km