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Sample Ride Routes

 

The fine print... These sample routes and GPS files have been created or compiled by different people. The Concours Owners Group (COG) cannot assume responsibility for your personal safety when using these sample routes. If you choose to use these sample routes, you do so voluntarily, based on your own assessment of your abilities, the routes conditions and facilities, and therefore assume all risks. These routes are made available as samples of possible routes in the rally area. They are provided without any guarantee of accuracy, road quality, or safety. As with any route provided, we recommend following the route on a map first. This way you will have a better idea of where you are going and have more fun doing it.

Broadway Loop

A great ride that will take you through Western MD, North Eastern West Virginia and then south into the Lost River valley region of Virginia. It's a varied route, starting with a run through Mt. Storm (there's a reason it's so named!), into the panhandle of eastern WV with several lunch stop options available in Romney, WV. Your route will continue eastward before turning south into the Lost River region (offering another great lunch stop at the Lost River Grill). After the Lost River valley you'll southeast through Broadway, VA, and eventually head west back into the mountains of West Virginia for your return to Canaan Valley.
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Cave Day

This route will stop at two different locations, Seneca Caverns and Smoke Hole Caverns; offering 3 different caverns to tour. While your mileage will only be 125 or so, you’ll need time to tour the caverns so expect this to be a full days activity.
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Cumberland Maryland Loop

This route will take you north into Western Maryland with stops at some great railroad attractions. Cumberland, MD, also known as the Queen City offers a great destination for all, especially for the train buff!
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Frank Lloyd Wright Fallingwater, Ohiopyle, PA

Take this ride to visit Fallingwater, probably the most famous of the Wright houses. It showcases Frank Lloyd Wright's concept of organic architecture, which promotes harmony between man and nature through design. Fallingwater is the only great Wright house open to the public with its setting, original furnishings, and art work intact. Check the Fallingwater web site for information on tours of the home.
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Flight 93 Memorial, Shanksville, PA

Visiting the Flight 93 Memorial may be a very personal, emotional stop for some, but definitely a must do while in the area. This site is on a fast track to become a National Park! Once you have visited the memorial, consider visiting nearby Bedford, PA, where you will have the opportunity to eat, shop or site see!
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New River Gorge & Bridge

No trip to WV is complete without a trip to the New River Gorge and the New River Bridge! The highest single span bridge in the world at 865 feet above the New River; one of the oldest rivers in the world! You'll want to take time to enjoy the visitors center and learn about the bridge and the National Park that surrounds it. You won't be disappointed!
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Rella's Roadeside Cafe

A West Virginia Culinary delight that you won't want to miss! Home cooking with a taste of WV wit. Rella and her daughter Janice cook up some great chow and will entertain you while you wait for the chow. You'll talk about the food and the ride for years. The short route is 196 miles long and the long is 220 miles.
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Staunton, VA Loop

Great loop to no where but some of the best riding you'll find east of the Mississippi! You'll get close to historic Staunton, VA. if you'd like to visit but we bet you'll just Ride, Ride, Ride. We think you'll agree that routes 39 and 250 are two of the best! Enjoy!
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Western Loop

Head to the heart of West Virginia. Great riding in Central WV with some great roads and lots of great scenery! Don't miss the mummies in Phillipi, WV at the visitors bureau along the tracks! You won't be disappointed in the route, the sites or the mummies!
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GPS Files

Here are some ZIP files containing many of the above routes in a GPS file format.

(NOTE: If you are unable to open any of these GPS files you may need to go to the Garmin website and download the latest version of Mapsource.)