This 36 mile ride spends most of its time east of Route 50. Much larger farms, little by way of water views -- more of a country ride than a waterfront ride. Start down the Oxford Road -- with water views of Peachblossom and Trippe Creeks -- and take Almshouse Road across 50. At that point, the name of the road changes to Manadier Road, and the land spreads out.
Make a right on Landing Neck Road, and note the summer wildflowers growing along the edges of the farm fields. I last did this ride in mid-August and was surprised that the flowers had survived the summer heat. There's also an old cemetery on Landing Neck -- one of several along this route. After around 10 miles, you'll come to a spot where three roads cross. Take Bruceville Road -- sort of a soft left. In about a mile and a half, you'll cross Miles Creek, which is a beautiful wetland surrounded by flowers.
This part of the ride gets "hilly," at least by Eastern Shore standards. In theory, you'll pass through Bruceville, which isn't much of a town (no stores for fluids/food). Bruceville Road ends at Clarks Wharf Road. I usually take a left, even though the road is marked "No Outlet," because the road ends at a beautiful spot just below Bow Knee Point. Although there's a private road, there's a view of the Choptank River that's worth stopping for (particularly in the late Fall/Winter, when the leaves are down).
Make a right on Landing Neck Road, and note the summer wildflowers growing along the edges of the farm fields. I last did this ride in mid-August and was surprised that the flowers had survived the summer heat. There's also an old cemetery on Landing Neck -- one of several along this route. After around 10 miles, you'll come to a spot where three roads cross. Take Bruceville Road -- sort of a soft left. In about a mile and a half, you'll cross Miles Creek, which is a beautiful wetland surrounded by flowers.
This part of the ride gets "hilly," at least by Eastern Shore standards. In theory, you'll pass through Bruceville, which isn't much of a town (no stores for fluids/food). Bruceville Road ends at Clarks Wharf Road. I usually take a left, even though the road is marked "No Outlet," because the road ends at a beautiful spot just below Bow Knee Point. Although there's a private road, there's a view of the Choptank River that's worth stopping for (particularly in the late Fall/Winter, when the leaves are down).
Double back on Clarks Wharf, continue past Bruceville until Clarks Wharf joins Kate's Point Road, one of the few roads that uses an apostrophe (who knows why?). Shortly after the 18 mile mark, turn left onto Bambury Road, and in less than a mile make another left onto Jamaica Point Road. This is another "there and back" stretch -- about five miles worth -- but it's a nice run that ends at Jamaica Point -- with a view through another private estate on the Choptank River.
Jamaica Point Road becomes Barber Road as you cross Bambury, and a short distance after that (passing a couple of cemeteries), you'll cross Route 50 onto Main Street in Trappe. (There's a gas station at the crossing of Route 50, if you need food, drink, or bathroom). Take your time on Main Street -- there are some wonderful old houses -- pass Mitchum's Restaurant, and take the Easton-Trappe Road back home.
Note that, if you're looking for more miles, this route overlaps with the Trappe/Chloras Point loop that I describe in an earlier posting.
Note that, if you're looking for more miles, this route overlaps with the Trappe/Chloras Point loop that I describe in an earlier posting.
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