Clarksburg, WV: Clarksburg Escape

Clarksburg, WV: Clarksburg Escape

This local favorite gets out of town and onto pristine, rural roads in a hurry. Take a coffee detour into Bridgeport on the return trip for a well-earned dessert.

Author:	davidmorlando
Date:	15 Aug 2007 5:37:19 PM
Activity:	Bicycling ActivitySearchBicycling
State:	West Virginia (WV)
Distance:	30.53 mi (Change units)
Calories:	1068
Average Speed:	15.7 mph 0:03:49/mi
Duration:	Total: 1:57:21 Active: 1:57:01 Resting: 0:00:20
Elevation:	Total Gain: 2210 ft Total Loss: 2209 ft Net Change: 1 ft
Difficulty:	5 / 10
Tags:	West Virginia, Bridgeport
Rating:	Unrated Rate it

This ride starts from the Anmoore post office just off I-79 (at exit 117). The route provides quick access to quiet country roads where you’re more likely to see fellow cyclists than motorists. On cold days, you’ll be thankful for the short, gradual climb at the beginning of this ride (though it does get a bit steeper near the top). With a few more scattered hill challenges along the way, this route is also well-suited for winter riding as it’s fairly sheltered from the wind. Some of the scenery highlights along the way include: horse and goat farms, a small vineyard, and a fruit and berry shop. Once you’ve made it to the end of the out-and-back route, there are a few options. If you’re in a rush, book it back to Clarksburg on Rt. 57. It’s the most direct route, but you’ll have more automotive company than the way out. Heading straight back on the same loop, consider a coffee detour on Rt. 26/Bridgeport-Bushy Fork into Bridgeport for a stop at Almost Heaven Desserts—-a great post-ride destination on a chilly morning.

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Tracks

Dist: 30.53 mi	Points: 434	Calories: 1068
Time: 1:57:21	Speed: 15.7 mph	Pace: 3:49 / mi

Distance	Instruction		Distance to next
0.03 mi	Turn Left	Head Southeast on Pike St./Co Hwy23/9	Then go 2.07 mi
2.10 mi	Turn Right	Stay on Co. Hwy 23/9	Then go 2.91 mi
5.01 mi	Straight	Continue on Old Philippi Pike/Co.Hwy 23/9	Then go 2.36 mi
7.37 mi	Straight	Continue on Rt. 7/Cherry Hill	Then go 2.63 mi
10.00 mi	Straight	Rt. 7	Then go 2.67 mi
12.67 mi	Turn Right	Rt. 18/Stewards Run	Then go 2.60 mi
15.27 mi	U-Turn	Return to start on same route

Points of Interest

Turn here for coffee detour

Location: 39.243089°, -80.260620°

Photo 8

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Just trying to sneak across the road.

Photo 3

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The road is mostly flat, straight and open

Halfway point

Location: 39.155489°, -80.137882°
Turn around here and you can enjoy quiet roads all the way home. Alternatively, taking Rt. 57 back to Clarksburg might make for a shorter return, but you'll likely see far more car traffic.

West Virginia Fruit and Berry

Location: 39.224009°, -80.225601°
Right on the route, the Fruit and Berry Shop has some of the best spreads, jams, and jellies around. Right on the route, the Fruit and Berry Shop has some of the best spreads, jams, and jellies around.