Schuyler - Bungletown

Distance:  25 / 31 miles

Climbing:  80 / 85 feet per mile

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​Description:  This short but hilly ride includes a stretch through the James River Valley to Howardsville, then up to Schuyler.  Most of the route is on quiet, shady roads.

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Stores:  Mile 8 (Howardsville); mile 17 (Schuyler; long route)

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Alerts:  None.

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Starting Point:

     Porters Simpson Park

     2410 Simpson Lane

     Esmont, VA 22937

     GPS: 37.820723, -78.597008

 

From I-64, take Route 20 south approximately 12 miles to Keene. Turn right on Route 712. Route 712 immediately becomes Route 715 (Esmont Road); continue on Esmont Rd approximately 3 miles to Porters Road (Route 627).  Turn left on Porters Road; continue approximately 2 miles (crossing Route 6) to Simpson Park on the right, across from the old Yancey Elementary School.  If the gates to the park are closed you can park at the school which is now closed.