Shady Side to Galesville Route – Herring Bay loop from Patuxent River
Shady Side to Galesville Route – Herring Bay loop from Patuxent River
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Shady Side to Galesville Route – Herring Bay loop from Patuxent River
02:37
56.7km
370m
Road cycling
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: August 19, 2026
Tips
Your route passes through a protected area
Please check local regulations for:
Glendening Nature Preserve
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
16.3 km
Shady Side to Galesville Route
Highlight • Trail
30.7 km
Herring Bay
Highlight • Beach
You can find over 300 species of fish, shellfish and crabs as well as …
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56.7 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
45.0 km
10.6 km
1.08 km
< 100 m
Surfaces
40.1 km
16.3 km
338 m
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