Three Notch (w/Amish Market) & Randy's BBQ

Nice and Flat (as a pancake) with Canopy. Great for all types of riders. You can do any mileage you want and the Amish Market (The Barns) is totally worth the trip.

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The Ride: Summary
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• RIDE NAME: Three Notch Trail
  (w/Amish Market) RATR Lunch @ Randy's BBQ
• START LOC: Shopper's in Charlotte Hall (formerly McKay's)
• START GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/TjvYSxdLe33R7wbP8
• START PARKING PIC: https://bit.ly/McKays_Parking
• ARRIVAL: 10:00am
• SPEECH: 10:15am
• ROLLING: 10:30am
• LEVEL: All Level
• DISTANCE: 21 miles (round trip)
• PACE: Any Pace, Gary Sweeps
• TERRAIN: Flat, Straight, Paved Trail
• RIDEWITHGPS ROUTE:
  CBG_THREE_NOTCH_TRAIL_2025
  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33812134

NOTES:

• Similar to the Indian Head Rail Trail.
• Bathrooms available @ Shopper's.
• End of Trail @ John V. Baggett Park (bathrooms).
• Optional Stop @ The Barns at New Market (Amish Market) ... you really will want to check this out... maybe with your car afterwards as well.
  https://www.visitstmarysmd.com/directory/the-barns-at-new-market/
• RATR @ Randy's Ribs & BBQ - 10 minutes from Shopper's w/Outdoor picnic tables & (hopefully now) umbrellas.

TIMINGS (approximates):

• Rolling @ 10:30am
• 10.5 miles: John V. Baggett Park @ 11:30am
• Rest at Park 15 minutes, Leave at 11:45am
• 8 miles: Amish Market @ 12:30am
• Farmers Market for 15 minutes, Leave at 12:45am
• 3 miles: Back at Shopper's @ 1:00pm
• Everyone off the trail No Later Than 1:30pm.
• Drive to Randy's Ribs & BBQ @ 1:30pm.

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The Ride : Detail
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For your cycling pleasure NoVA CBG presents: The Three Notch Trail.

Similar in nature to the Indian Head Rail Trail this trail is 22 miles round trip and is straight, flat, and good for all levels of riders.

We will park and start the ride in civilization (Charlotte Hall) and then head 10.5 miles down the Three Notch Trail to the trail head located at John V. Baggett Park (flush toilets).

We turn around and head back 8 miles and poke our noses in at the Amish Farmers Market (The Barns at New Market). Then only a short 3 miles back to our cars.

For those that want to enjoy a little more of your day here in Southern Maryland for the Ride after the Ride (RATR) we will be heading to Randy’s Ribs & Barbeque, just 5 minutes away by car. Randy's has been voted best barbecue ribs in the D.C. Metropolitan area by the Washington Post and has been serving up their famous ribs and barbecue since 1981. They have outdoor picnic tables with umbrellas but also bring a portable chair if you want to spread out a bit.

For you faster riders, feel free to do whatever you want to do (more miles or more Amish) just plan on being back to the start no later than 12:30pm.

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The Meeting Spot:
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Shopper's in Charlotte Hall (formerly McKay's)
37670 Mohawk Dr.
Charlotte Hall, MD 20622
GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/TjvYSxdLe33R7wbP8
PARKING PIC: https://bit.ly/McKays_Parking

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The Ride After The Ride:
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Randy’s Ribs & Barbecue
7744 Leonardtown Road
Hughesville, MD 20637
301-274-3525
GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/bZnNGtpDdHKTz56p8

Additional stops IN the ride:
The Barns at New Market,
29133 Thompson Corner Rd,
Charlotte Hall, MD 20659
https://www.visitstmarysmd.com/directory/the-barns-at-new-market/
GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/e9vJSsmRR62P6Lue6

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Ride Level Chart
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NoVA CBG tries to accommodate all levels of cyclists by offering different types/levels of rides. We just ask that you come to the ride that suits your current riding ability the best.

• Introductory Level: If you haven't ridden a bike in a number of years (or are uncertain of your abilities on a bicycle).
• Beginner Level: You can ride for 10+ miles at a pace of 10+ to 12+ mph with potentially minor hills involved.
• Medium Level: You can ride for 20+ miles at a pace of 13+ to 15+ mph with potentially moderate hills involved.
• Advanced Level: You can ride for 20++ miles at a pace of 15+ mph with potentially major hills involved.

Both Medium and Advanced Levels might require handling various challenges such as reading cue sheets, using a Garmin or navigation app, night riding, out of town travel, or any other odd cycling situations.
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The Fine Print:
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