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3.88 out of 5 Rider Rating 3.88
8 Reviews

Charles County Loop Along the Potomac River

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By kawiegirl12 (26 McR Points) on Mar 28, 2015

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Dark Rider
2 McR Points
April 29, 2015
Very nice route. Lots of rural scenery and mixed…
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Countrytime
2 McR Points
July 11, 2016
Great run, we ended up detouring toward the end…
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Written Directions

Take 301N to Chapel Point Road Bel Alton, MD- turn left ont on Chapel Point Road, Head northwest on Chapel Point Rd toward Tauras Ln 2.2 mi,Turn left onto Causeway Rd625 ft Port Tobacco, Md, Turn left onto MD-6 W 7.4 mi,Turn left onto Durham Church Rd 1.5 mi,Continue onto MD-425 S Nanjemoy, MD 3.4 mi,Turn left onto MD-6 W 4.9 mi,Turn right onto MD-224 N Head southwest on MD-224 N toward Holly Springs Rd12.5 mi,Head north on MD-224 N toward Budds Ferry Rd1.3 mi, Turn left to stay on MD-224 8.5 miles,Turn right onto MD-225 E/W Hawthorne Dr 8.9 mi,Turn right onto US-301 S LaPlata

Scenery

This route covers the western portion of Charles County that remains very rural. Great back roads and views of the Potomac River. Some twisties are not for beginner riders.

Drive Enjoyment

Great curves but since the area is very rural many roads are paved but surfaces can be rough and/or contain gravel.

Tourism Opportunities

Scenery includes St Ignatius Church erected in 1641 its the oldest continuously serving Catholic Parish in the US. The church sits upon a hill giving breath taking views of the Potomac River. The route also passes through Chapel Point state Park and Smallwood State park. Both rich in history. Gas stations are rare once on the route be sure to start out on a full tank and bring your camera!
 

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rvidolof
October 7, 2015
2 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring
Good ride. A couple of potholes that shake it up, but otherwise great.
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JTFern
September 9, 2020
19 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
decent back roads, but only glimpses of the Potomac - probably better in the fall when the trees thin out
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ghostrider
December 12, 2020
42 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring
Excellent ride and some gorgeous woodland scenery! However, since I got a little lost on the ride, I don't think I rode the full course. Definitely worth going back!
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