2025

This Rail/Trail consists of finely crushed stone and packed dirt. Much of trail is in the shade beside streams.Follow the path of the railroad that Lincoln used to reach Gettysburg in 1863.

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WHAT IS THE EVENT

Northern Central Rail Trail - Bike

Year Round Bike

SN: 127543 - 2025 / Y0996

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when is the event

From Wed, Jan 1st, 2025 to Dec 31st, 2025

Start times: Daylight hours

Hosted on the Online Start Box (OSB) only

where is the event

Cockeysville, Maryland

WARNING: The map pin is for reference only and may not accurately indicate the start box location or the event start.

reasons to do the event

Special programs

Par-For-The-Course

Rails-To-Trails

CC: Baltimore County

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Event comments

The total distance of the bike event is 76k and is on a converted railroad bed of finely crushed stone and packed dirt. Much of trail is in the shade beside streams.

conditions for the event

Rating: 1B, Distance: 76km

Restrooms: Yes

Pets: Yes

Strollers: Medium

Wheelchairs: Hard

Event information

Trail greatly affected by inclement weather. Shorter distances are divided into 3 sections: Ashland 25k, Monkton 26k, and Freeland 25k. After registering you must drive to the start. Directions will be in the box. Total distance for the bike is 76 K and is on a converted railroad bed of finely crushed stone and packed dirt. Much of trail is in the shade beside streams. All participants must wear a bicycle helmet. Only bikers 12 years of age and younger may bike free, courtesy of the Baltimore Walking Club. It is recommended that bikers carry water.

Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY

how to get to the event

OSB - First register for the event

The detailed location of, and driving directions to, the event starting point are included in the event directions, downloaded from the Online Start Box (OSB). To plan your travels, please use the map on this page or the maps phrase below, if provided by the club. The POC does not provide event directions nor accept alternate payment methods.

Maps phrase and directions link

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11200 York Rd, Cockeysville

The above maps phrase is only provided for planning purposes. The downloaded event directions provide detailed directions to the starting point and possible alternate start point locations. THERE IS NO PHYSICAL START BOX AT THIS LOCATION.

event sponsor

Baltimore Walking Club (AVA-0418)

Event website: www.baltimorewalkingclub.org

point of contact

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