Maps to Bike Gettysburg No. 5: The Ridges Extended Loop

Learn about the Battle of Gettysburg on two wheels and enjoy the thrill of outdoor experiential learning.Maps to Bike Gettysburg No. 5: The Ridges Extended 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 12.2-mile park ride through the southern half of the Gettysburg battlefield. The route covers the main Union and Confederate battle lines on July 2-3 1863. Designed for a lightweight ride this book complements (but does not require) Civil War Cyclings 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. 5 contains 16 detailed color maps with corresponding bicycle cue tables; 62 color photos; monument GPS points; and micro-histories for learning about the Battle of Gettysburg. Route 5 is a popular bike route that covers East Cemetery Hill Seminary Ridge Little Round Top Devils Den Rose Woods The Peach Orchard and Cemetery Ridge. You will enjoy a winding up-and-down ride (a 728 cumulative gain) through fields and woodlots some of which are not on the park auto tour. Plan for a 3-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 5 limits exposure to busy roads; provides route-specific health and safety tips; identifies one-way roads; and notes the location of bicycle racks water restrooms and picnic areas.