Distance: 26 / 31 miles
Climbing: 80 / 85 feet per mile
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.
Stores: Mile 8 (Howardsville); mile 17 (Schuyler; long route)
Alerts: None .
Starting Point:
Porters Simpson Park
2410 Simpson Lane
Esmont, VA 22937
GPS: 37.820723, -78.597008