Road Ride - 36 mile loop. Roll out of Lake Gaston Outfitters parking lot, Head south on Eaton Ferry Rd, right on Fleming Mill, right on Church Hill out to Five Forks, left on Five Forks then climb up to Oakville, left on OakvilleRd, left on Doc Thompson It's all downhill from here! Come down in to Macon and cross Rt158 onto Macon-Embro Road. Left on Harristown Road/Airport Rd. Cross Rt158 to right on Old Hwy 158, Left on Eaton Ferry Road, return to LGO. 900ft elevation change. Nice 2 hour ride - no services along the route
NOTE: DO NOT SHORTCUT FROM DOC THOMPSON TO OLD HWY158 - DIRT ROAD!
NOTE: On 11/8/20 a cyclist was bit by a dog and required transport to the local hospital. This happened on Oakville Road about the 16-17 mile mark of this route (between Wise Five Forks and Doc Thompson). We don't know if this is an isolated incident or a problem on this road. Please be aware and report any 'dog not on leash' incidents to Warren County Animal Control at (252) 257-6137.
Strava route & cue sheet: https://www.strava.com/routes/27388016
NOTE: DO NOT SHORTCUT FROM DOC THOMPSON TO OLD HWY158 - DIRT ROAD!
NOTE: On 11/8/20 a cyclist was bit by a dog and required transport to the local hospital. This happened on Oakville Road about the 16-17 mile mark of this route (between Wise Five Forks and Doc Thompson). We don't know if this is an isolated incident or a problem on this road. Please be aware and report any 'dog not on leash' incidents to Warren County Animal Control at (252) 257-6137.
Strava route & cue sheet: https://www.strava.com/routes/27388016