Fort Gordon is a wonderful place to ride and train. The traffic is very light and the drivers are extremely courteous. You will find some very challenging hills there, which is why it is frequently chosen as the site for USCF state and regional races. You are welcome to ride there anytime you like but, you may be asked to sign-in and out for security reasons. Remember that, you are a guest on a military reservation and must act accordingly. Helmets are required at all times and lights and reflective vests are required after dark.
Below are the directions for both the "basic" 15 mile loop a and the "long" loop which adds an additional 7 miles. By riding combinations of both and varying your direction of travel you will find plenty of safe and enjoyable riding out there.
Note: Distances are approximated. Your cyclometer/odometer readings may vary.
From Gate 2
Continue on 19th street to the traffic light at Chamberlin Ave. Turn right on
Chamberlin for 1/2 mile. At the top of the hill make a left on 15th St. Go
1.4 miles passing one stop sign to 111th and bear right to the
small parking lot. The "official" start/finish is 2 more blocks
to the right, down 111th at 12th St.
From Gate 5
Continue past the traffic light at Burger King and turn Left at the stop sign
onto 4th St. Go 2.4 miles and turn left on 15th St. Go 3/4 mile to 111th St. and
bear right into the parking lot. the "official" start/finish is
2 more blocks to the right, down 111th at 12th St.
Leg | Dist | Cum | Directions and Comments |
1 | ------- | --------- | Start/Finish at 12th St. and Range Rd. |
2 | 0.6 mi | 0.6 mi | Right at stop sign N. Range Rd. |
3 | 2.0 mi | 2.6 mi | Right at stop sign McDuffie Rd. (Water .25 mi at fork) |
4 | 3.4 mi | 6.0 mi | Bear Right at fork Range Rd. (Water 3.0 mi on Left at Range Control) |
5 | 9.0 mi | 15 mi | Right at fork. 1 mi to finish at top of the hill. |
Directions for the Long Loop - 22 miles
1 | ------- | --------- | Start/Finish at 12th St. and Range Rd. |
2 | 0.6 mi | 0.6 mi | Right at stop sign N. Range Rd. |
3 | 2.0 mi | 2.6 mi | Right at stop sign McDuffie Rd. (Water .25 mi at fork) |
4 | 3.4 mi | 6.0 mi | Bear Left at fork continuing on McDuffie Rd. |
5 | 7.0 mi | 13.0 mi | 6.7 mi Right where pavement ends. Caution-loose sand in turn. |
6 | 2.0 mi | 15.0 mi | Right where pavement ends. Caution-loose sand in turn. |
7 | 3.4 mi | 18.4 mi | Left at stop sign on Range Rd. (Water at turn) |
8 | 3.8 mi | 22.2 mi | Right at fork. 1 mi to finish at top of the hill. |
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