Route by Ted Jone (aka Philly Ted)
Another mixed surface kind of ride near Philly
The local MTB crowd in the Philly area know these parks; Fair Hill and White Clay Creek Park. Neither are particularly challenging for technical MTB riding, but you don’t always want that and they can be good places for new riders.
But enough MTB talk:
Inspired by the Gravel Grape Crusher ride, a gravel event that starts and finishes at Paradocx winery, starting in PA and then going through Maryland and Delaware. Crosses through three parks; White Clay Creek Park, Middle Run, and then Fair Hill Natural Resource Management area. Fair Hill for short.
The rides are a mix of paved, gravel roads, and a little adventure along a creek that might be hike a bike for some.
I adjusted these rides to start/stop at a local township park, and also trimmed some sections from Gravel Grape Crusher that were more in the dirt to make this a more waterproof kind of ride. You can explore more gravel in Fair Hill to make about 20 miles just in there if you want.
There are a couple aid stations on the long route, and one on the shorter route. Both are gas station/convenience stores.
There is also Fair Hill Pizza near the second aid station.
Gravel Grape Crusher 48
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34249145
Gravel Grape Crusher 35
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34249157