Cycle Route 50 — Superroute

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Cycle Route 50 — Superroute

A collection of 51 cycling routes.

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Overview

About this collection

This is the OSM superroute for Cycle Route 50 — a collection that strings together multiple signed sections. It’s meant to be used piece by piece, so your start and finish will depend on the segments you pick.

Expect a mix of riding: plenty of paved/asphalt stretches and dedicated cycleways, with some sections on regular roads (including busy ones), plus bits of path, gravel, and the odd track. You may also roll over paving stones, short wood bridges/boardwalks, and other varied surfaces.

Good for touring or day rides: choose the parts that fit your time and comfort. Some segments are family-friendly on separated paths; others suit confident riders who are fine mixing with traffic.

Tips: check surface and access notes before you go, follow local signage, and consider wider tires if you plan to include the gravel or loose sections.

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Duration
2,425.8 km
Distance
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Avg. speed
21,833 m
Ascent
23,842 m
Descent

Cycle Route 50 — Superroute

Routes in this collection

All 51 routes in this collection can be opened on the map or in the Bikemap App for more details, where you can adjust them in the route planner, or download them as GPX or KML file. Use them as a template for planning your own rides, or let Bikemap navigate you along them directly.

Route 50: Washington D.C. to Arlington
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Route 50: Washington D.C. to Arlington

Cycling route in Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States

A short, mostly flat 3.2 km ride from Washington D.C. to Arlington, using bike paths and unpaved sections. Enjoy Potomac River views as you cross into Virginia, then roll into Arlington’s quieter streets and green spots. Minimal climbing and plenty of separated paths make it an easy spin—perfect fo…
3.2 km
Distance
18 m
Ascent
21 m
Descent
US Bicycle Route 50: Arlington to Brookmont
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US Bicycle Route 50: Arlington to Brookmont

Cycling route in Arlington, Virginia, United States

Spin from Arlington to Brookmont on USBR 50. It's a short, nearly flat 3.9 km link along the Potomac, mostly on unpaved bike paths. Start by Arlington's riverfront and finish in Brookmont, a quiet spot beside the C&O Canal. Great as a connector or quick stretch of the legs - wider tires help on…
3.9 km
Distance
15 m
Ascent
15 m
Descent
Stage 50: Brookmont to Potomac
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Stage 50: Brookmont to Potomac

Cycling route in Brookmont, Maryland, United States

Spin from Brookmont along the Potomac on a mostly unpaved cycleway to Potomac. It’s about 18 km with gentle grades and low elevation, great for an easy paced ride. Expect mostly dirt and some gravel/woodchip sections—wider tires help. Brookmont sits by the river and canal; Potomac offers parkland n…
18 km
Distance
131 m
Ascent
88 m
Descent
50: Potomac to Point of Rocks, Maryland
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50: Potomac to Point of Rocks, Maryland

Cycling route in Potomac, Maryland, United States

Ride from Potomac to Point of Rocks on a mostly unpaved (about 99%) gravel path. Around 47 km with mild ups and downs, almost all on paths, so it feels relaxed and low-traffic. Start in leafy Potomac and finish by the Potomac River in the small rail town of Point of Rocks. Bring water and snacks—se…
46.9 km
Distance
142 m
Ascent
131 m
Descent
50: Point of Rocks to Bolivar
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50: Point of Rocks to Bolivar

Cycling route in Point of Rocks, Maryland, United States

Ride from Point of Rocks, a Potomac-side Maryland town, to Bolivar next to Harpers Ferry. It’s about 28 km with gentle elevation and almost entirely unpaved, mostly gravel paths—bring wider tires. Expect a relaxed pace with a few short climbs before rolling into Bolivar’s hillside streets and easy …
28.1 km
Distance
90 m
Ascent
70 m
Descent
50: Bolivar to Hancock
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50: Bolivar to Hancock

Cycling route in Bolivar, West Virginia, United States

Roll out from hilltop Bolivar by Harpers Ferry and head northwest on mostly unpaved paths to Hancock, MD. Around 100 km with gentle climbing and descending; expect packed dirt, occasional muddy spots, and very little pavement. It’s a quiet, scenic ride suited to gravel or touring bikes. Stock up at…
99.9 km
Distance
582 m
Ascent
541 m
Descent
Stage 50: Hancock to Fort Ashby
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Stage 50: Hancock to Fort Ashby

Cycling route in Hancock, Maryland, United States

Ride from Hancock, MD to Fort Ashby, WV on a mostly unpaved path. About 74 km with roughly 523 m of climbing, so pace yourself. Hancock sits on classic canal trails—easy to roll out of town. The route winds through quiet woods and farmland as you cross into West Virginia. Finish in Fort Ashby, home…
74.3 km
Distance
523 m
Ascent
483 m
Descent
50 (Maryland): Fort Ashby to Frostburg
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50 (Maryland): Fort Ashby to Frostburg

Cycling route in Fort Ashby, West Virginia, United States

Roll from Fort Ashby, WV, a historic frontier outpost, into the mountains toward Frostburg, MD. It’s about 56 km with a big 1,100 m climb, mostly on unpaved gravel and paths—bring wider tires. Expect steady uphill early, then a rewarding finish into Frostburg, a lively college town on the Allegheny…
55.8 km
Distance
1,143 m
Ascent
648 m
Descent
50: Frostburg to Meyersdale
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50: Frostburg to Meyersdale

Cycling route in Frostburg, Maryland, United States

Roll out of Frostburg on a quiet, car-free cycleway and climb steadily on packed gravel toward the Eastern Continental Divide, then coast down into Meyersdale. It’s about 16 km, mostly unpaved, with roughly 350 m of climbing and a similar descent. You’ll cross from Maryland into Pennsylvania on a s…
16 km
Distance
346 m
Ascent
360 m
Descent
50 (super): Meyersdale to South Connellsville
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50 (super): Meyersdale to South Connellsville

Cycling route in Meyersdale, Pennsylvania, United States

Cruise the Great Allegheny Passage from Meyersdale to South Connellsville. It’s about 90 km of crushed-limestone rail trail, mostly car-free with gentle grades and a steady westbound drop. Take in the Salisbury Viaduct near Meyersdale, then roll along the Youghiogheny through Ohiopyle State Park. P…
90.4 km
Distance
1,821 m
Ascent
2,136 m
Descent
South Connellsville to McMurray
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South Connellsville to McMurray

Cycling route in South Connellsville, Pennsylvania, United States

Roll from South Connellsville toward McMurray on a mostly trail-heavy line, with long stretches of unpaved and loose gravel. It’s about 105 km with roughly 930 m of climbing, so pace yourself. Expect plenty of cycleway miles and a few quiet-road links. Wider tires make it more fun. Start by the You…
104.9 km
Distance
930 m
Ascent
959 m
Descent
50: McMurray to Weirton Heights
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50: McMurray to Weirton Heights

Cycling route in McMurray, Pennsylvania, United States

Head west from McMurray on a ~49 km ride with steady rolling climbs (about 660 m). The route is mostly on cycleways, with long stretches of loose gravel, so wider tires help. You’ll leave suburban Washington County behind, cross into West Virginia, and finish in Weirton Heights above the Ohio River…
49.1 km
Distance
659 m
Ascent
681 m
Descent
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