MABDR: 2023 Riding Season Route Updates
Updated February 27, 2023
February 27, 2023
Section 1: Seasonal Gate Closure
We have been made aware of a seasonal gate closure on Section 1 of the MABDR.
- The gate may be closed following the hunting season starting Jan 1 and will reopening in the spring to avoid road damage in this area.
- Location is Road 612 at Big Horse Gap going up to Flat Top Mtn rd.
- Our recommendation during a closure is at the waypoint for Trent’s Gas & Grocery, take Highway 42 to Highway 100 and reconnect with the route at Wilburn Valley Grocery (19 mi)
- See map screenshot for reference.
August 4, 2021
Section 9: Permanent Reroute
There is a permanent gate near Colton State Park on Deadman Hollow Rd. The new route is to take Painter-Leevonia Rd towards Rexford, bypassing Colton State Park.
July 19, 2021
Section 9: Road Closure
Deadman Hollow Rd is closed in section 9 at the intersection of Deadman Road and Painter-Leetonia Road. The workaround is to continue on Painter-Leetonia Road, bypassing Deadman Hollow Rd altogether. This bypasses Colton Point State Park. If riders wish to visit Colton Point Park, get on Colton Road at the Painter-Leetonia Road.
April 9, 2021
Section 7: Route Correction
There is a minor correction to the GPS tracks at Crowfield Rd, Route 322, to Decker Valley Road. Folks will instead need to head NW on Crowfield Rd to Krise Valley Rd, pass under 322, then head South on General Potter Hwy, finally East on Decker Valley Rd.
April 1, 2021
IMPORTANT:
THE MABDR ROUTE HAS BEEN MODIFIED. DOWNLOAD THE LATEST. GPX FILE BEFORE YOU RIDE THE ROUTE.
For the 2021 riding season we’ve made some modifications to the route. New .GPX files are now available for download here.
SECTION 5:
SHEPERDSTOWN REROUTE
SHEPERDSTOWN REROUTE
Slight reroute in Sheperdstown, West Virginia that now takes you along the Potomac River on River Road. This edit will be included in the next print edition of the Butler MABDR Map.
SECTION 7:
POE PADDY EXPERT SECTION GO-AROUND
POE PADDY EXPERT SECTION GO-AROUND
The rocky descent into Poe Paddy Campground is now designated as an optional Expert-Only track. The main route will now travel along Pine Swamp to Poe Valley. The two tracks connect again at the intersection of Poe Valley Road and Havice Valley Road. This edit will be included in the next print edition of the Butler MABDR Map.
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