ATTENTION : Long Distance and Day/Overnight Cyclist in Central PA, Western Maryland, West Virginia and Washington, D.C.

Now there is a bike trail linking BikePA Route "S" to the Maryland O.C. to Oakland Scenic Route (C&O Canal - Washington D.C.) and/or connecting into West Virginia at Martinsburg/Winchester. 

"This link allows the cyclist a new adventure through the fertile PA Cumberland Valley.  Scenic rural farms and roads exist along with small historic towns.  Colonial forts on the Tuscarora Frontier (1755 - 1763) have been documented by the Conococheague Institute at Rock Hill Farm, Mercersburg, PA 17236.  Mercersburg and Williamsport look forward to servicing your needs." 

Directions:

From: BikePA Route "S" at Ft. Loudon PA75 South
At the intersection where Route "S" turns East onto US40, stay on PA Route. 
Take PA Route 75 into Maryland where it turns to MD Route 57. 
Stop/stay in Mercersburg for fortification and rest. 
At the end of MD57, turn left (East) onto US Route 40.
At the intersection of US40 and US11 turn right (South) to Williamsport.
Turn east onto the C&O Canal to Washington, D.C.
OR
Continue South on US11 into West Virginia to Martinsburg/WInchester. 

From Washington, D.C.
Take the C&O Canal path to Williamsport, MD
Take US Route 11 North to US Route 40 West
Take US Route 40 West to MD 57 North into Pennsylvania, PA Route 75
Stop/stay in Mercersburg for fortification and rest.
Take Route 75 North to Ft. Loudoun to intercept BikePA Route "S".
“In a golfing community, a gentleman’s golf course.”
Distance to Inn 10 miles 27 minutes

Overnight cyclist will find Mercersburg a great place to stay with fine restaurants and friendly B&B's.