MABDR: 2024 Riding Season Route Updates
Updated March 11th, 2024
March 11th, 2024
New Tracks Available for Download
We are in the process of releasing updated GPS track files for every one of our routes in an ongoing effort to keep track files current and evolving with changing route conditions and considerations for fuel.
As a general reference to the updates for track files labeled xxBDR-March2024:
- Some section starts/ends have shifted in our track files and may not match older versions of the BDR Map. We typically aim to keep each section less than 150mi in length. Sections that exceed this length generally have fuel options along the route or optional tracks to a nearby town for fuel along the way.
- Regardless of the documentary film, older track files, or previous map versions, the most current GPS track file is always considered the “current” route.
- Some routes have had updates for track difficulty classifications, new tracks added, shifts to section starts or ends, and additional waypoints and these updates will be reflected on the next map reprint.
NOTE: A new MABDR map is currently in design and expected to ship late March/early April.
- All track files have been updated with revised naming conventions, track colors, waypoints, discovery points, and more.
- GPS track colors have been updated as follows:
- Main Route: Alternating BLUE and DARK BLUE
- ALT Harder & ALT Expert tracks: RED
- Bypass, Extension, or Optional Fuel tracks: GREEN
- Our track colors will now carry over when imported into Gaia GPS. If they do not match these colors when you import, simply manually change the track colors to match, or select your own preferred track colors.
- GPS track colors don’t necessarily match the BDR Map. This is due to the difference in color visibility on GPS devices vs printed paper map products.
- Updates to our interactive map are in process to reflect these updates. You can launch the interactive map HERE.
- Always download the most recent track files just before you go HERE
| MABDR TRACK GUIDE | MA | ||
| Track File: MABDR-March2024 | |||
| SECTION | GPS TRACK NAME | MILEAGE | CUMULATIVE |
| 1 | MA1 – Damascus VA to Newport VA | 149 | 149 |
| 2 | MA2 – Newport VA to Warm Springs VA | 113 | 262 |
| 3 | MA3 – Warm Springs VA to Moorefield WV | 171 | 433 |
| 3 | MA3 ALT Harder – Hite Hollow Rd | 14.6 | |
| 4 | MA4 – Moorefield WV to Shepherdstown WV | 143 | 576 |
| 4 | MA4 ALT – Antietam/Harpers Ferry Bypass | 60.3 | |
| 5 | MA5 – Shepherdstown WV to Mt Holly Springs PA | 119 | 695 |
| 5 | MA5 EXT – Antietam Battlefield Loop | 14.8 | |
| 5 | MA5 EXT – Harpers Ferry Loop | 3.9 | |
| 6 | MA6 – Mt Holly Springs PA to McVeytown PA | 102 | 797 |
| 7 | MA7 – McVeytown PA to Hartleton PA | 100 | 897 |
| 7 | MA7 ALT Harder – Poe Paddy | 4.9 | |
| 7 | MA7 ALT Harder – Flat Hollow | 10.5 | |
| 8 | MA8 – Hartleton PA to Waterville PA | 89.5 | 986.5 |
| 8 | MA8 ALT Harder – Driveable 4×4 | 2.6 | |
| 8 | MA8 ALT Harder – Walters Rd | 5.3 | |
| 9 | MA9 – Waterville PA to New York Border | 96.8 | 1083.3 |
| 9 | MA9 EXT – Bradley Wales Overlook | 2 | |
| 9 | MA9 EXT – Colton Point State Park | 3 | |
| TOTAL MAIN TRACK LENGTH | 1083.3 | ||
| TOTAL ALL TRACKS LENGTH | 1205.2 |
February 28th, 2024
Section 2: Temporary Closure on Tub Run
The USDA Forest Service will temporarily close Tub Run Road (Forest Service Road 257) in Craig County, Virginia, to replace culverts damaged in 2018 by Hurricane Florence.
Tub Run Road will be closed to motor vehicles beginning at the intersection of County Road 632 and County Road 311, beginning November 12, 2023, depending on weather conditions. The road work should be completed by May 2024. Once the repair work is complete, the road will re-open.
“Thank you for your patience as we work to improve road conditions and safety on this well-traveled road,” said Eastern Divide District Ranger Beth Christensen.
For more information, please contact the Eastern Divide Ranger District at 540-552-4641, visit our website www.fs.usda.gov/gwj or follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GWJNF and X, formerly known as Twitter: https://twitter.com/GWJNF
- See attached screenshot:
- To bypass this closure, simply remain on Johns Creek Rd at the intersection of Tub Run.
- Alternatively, you can take Hwy 658 to bypass this portion altogether and rejoin the tracks at Hwy 311.
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