Team Rafting Challenge Itinerary & Picnic Options!

On cooler days:
Sneakers, wool or thermal socks, fleece shirts/jackets, windbreakers, gloves, wind breaker pants, optional wicking under garments and hat. Avoid loose or long shoelaces and wide bottom pants.

On warmer days:
Sneakers, shorts, t-shirts, baseball style hat or visor. Avoid loose shoelaces and wide bottom pants.

Suggested items to bring:
Sunglasses, chap stick, sunscreen, bottled water, snacks (granola bar, etc.), camera, small backpack or front or fanny pack to carry items in. Avoid straps that hand down and could get caught in bike spokes.

From Washington
Take 270 North to Frederick, Maryland. At Frederick the highway forks, take the right fork where 270 becomes 70W, continue for a mile and exit on 340 West toward Charles Town. Drive approximately 12 miles and exit on MD Route 17. At top of ramp turn left on MD Route 17 and drive around traffic circle, continuing on Rt. 17 for approximately one mile. Turn right at the light on Petersville Road (Rt.17) and drive down to the bottom of the hill in the town. Go around the traffic circle and take the 3rd turnoff onto Maryland Ave. You will immediately come to a stop sign. Turn left onto E. Potomac St. At stoplight, turn right onto Maple Ave. Immediately past Mommer’s Diner, turn right into a gravel drive and look for our building on the right and see the bikes locked up outside.

From Baltimore:
Take 70W to Frederick, follow the Washington directions starting the 2nd sentence.

From Northern VA:
Take the Dulles Toll Road 267 W to Leesburg. Merge onto 7W via Exit 1A toward Leesburg/Warrenton. Exit onto 9W toward Hillsboro/Charles Town, go 5 miles and at the 2nd stop light and turn right onto 287. Cross the bridge into MD. Go around the traffic circle and take the 1st turnoff onto Maryland Ave. You will immediately come to a stop sign. Turn left onto E. Potomac St. At stoplight, turn right onto Maple Ave. Immediately past Mommer’s Diner, turn right into a gravel drive and look for our building on the right and see the bikes locked up outside.

From the West (River & Trail/West Virginia):
From West Virginia, take 340N, after you cross over the Potomac River Bridge into MD, 340 N becomes 340W. Take the 3rd Maryland exit, Brunswick/Burkittsville, Rt 17. At top of ramp turn right on MD Route 17 and drive around traffic circle, continuing on Rt. 17 for approximately one mile. Turn right at the light on Petersville Road (Rt.17) and drive down to the bottom of the hill in the town. Go around the traffic circle and take the 3rd turnoff onto Maryland Ave. You will immediately come to a stop sign. Turn left onto E. Potomac St. At stoplight, turn right onto Maple Ave. Immediately past Mommer’s Diner, turn right into a gravel light and look for our building on the right and see the bikes locked up outside.