From Lexington: I-64 East to the Mountain Parkway. East on the Mountain Parkway to exit 75 to KY 7 toward US 460/W Salyersville (2 miles). Turn right onto KY 7/Royalton Road (6 miles). Trailhead is located on the left behind the Royalton United Baptist Church.
Primary ride leader: Mark Davidson, (859)749-2034
Distance: 36 or 50ish
Pace: All Comers Ride
Terrain: 1 - Mostly Flat
Entirely on trail - no map or cue sheet required The ride will have regrouping Rain cancels - check bgcycling.org forum one hour before if unsure Restroom facilities are available at the starting location There will be a store stop
Overall Difficulty:
Easy to moderate
Details:
Break out your gravel, cross, or mountain bike and head to the Dawkins Line for an early spring adventure on the old rail line. The out and back (36 miles) from Royalton to Hager Hill is planned with a stop at the Marathon station at the halfway point for a corndog (or pizza). Back at Royalton, you can call it a day or cruise on out the new section of trail and add some miles to get to about 50 for the day.
Typical of rail trails, the climbs are long but low grade. Narrow tires are not the best option for this ride. Bring a snack if you need food sooner than the 18 mile point.