Maps to Bike Gettysburg No. 2: Battle Day 1 Loop

Learn about the Battle of Gettysburg on two wheels and enjoy the thrill of outdoor experiential learning.Maps to Bike Gettysburg No. 2: Battle Day 1 Loop is for experienced and recreational cyclists who want to combine learning about the Battle of Gettysburg with a first-hand visceral experience of the battlefield landscape. On a bike historical touring is not only more personal but one can gain a better appreciation for battlefield hills and swales and for distances covered.This book provides color maps and turn-by-turn directions for a safe and educational 10.5-mile park ride to visit the most famous landmarks of the July 1 battlefield including McPhersons Ridge Oak Hill and Barlows Knoll. Designed for a lightweight ride this book complements Civil War Cyclings more detailed and comprehensive guidebook Bicycling Gettysburg National Military Park.Part of a new series of Gettysburg mini-books by Civil War Cycling Maps to Bike Gettysburg No. 2 contains 15 detailed color maps with corresponding bicycle cue tables; 45 color photos; monument GPS points; and micro-histories for learning about the Battle of Gettysburg. After a tour of East Cemetery Hill and McPhersons Ridge you will ride north along Seminary Ridge to Oak Hill and then down to Barlows Knoll through town and end with a tour of the Confederate and Union battle lines around Culps Hill. 574 cumulative gain. Plan for a 3-4 hour ride with frequent stops to appreciate the beautiful landscape and some of the parks 1300+ monuments. Like all Civil War Cycling routes through Gettysburg National Military Park Route 2 provides health and safety tips; identifies one-way roads; and notes the location of bicycle racks water restrooms and picnic areas.