Right Turn out of the community onto Asbury Drive (formerly MD 648)
Follow this to the “T” intersection with MD 648 B&A Blvd.
Start - usually 6:15-6:30 AM Asbury Drive (downhill)
Left Turn onto MD 648 B&A Blvd
Follow through the traffic light crossing Ritchie Highway
MD 648 becomes Whites Rd after crossing Ritchie Highway
Crossing Ritchie Highway Whites Road behind Heavenly Ham
Turn Right onto the B&A Bike Trail.
Whites Road approaching the trail The B&A Trail
The B&A Trail Ranger Station Action shot on the trail
Follow the B&A Trail North toward Glen Burnie.
Follow for about 6 miles crossing the bridge over Route 100 past Marley Station mall. I follow the trail only to the Harundale area. Another option would be to follow the B&A bike trail to its end near the Cromwell Field Light rail station. From there, one could take the light rail or follow MD 648 B&A Blvd North into Baltimore.
Approaching the Rt. 100 Bridge Crossing Rt. 100 Marley Station Mall
Turn Left onto Aquahart Rd.
Follow Aquahart across Crain Highway in Glen Burnie where it becomes Thelma Ave. Stay on Thelma Ave as it makes a sharp right turn and becomes Old Stage Dr. This sounds more complicated than it really is.
Harundale area Aquahart Road Thelma Avenue
Turn Left onto Stewart Avenue.
Stewart Avenue crosses over I-97 and intersects the BWI Bike trail on the left side of the road. Crossing is easiest at the intersection of Stewart Ave and Dorsey Rd. After Dorsey Road Stewart Ave becomes Aviation Blvd.
Taffic from Bridge over I-97 I-97 (where I would be if driving) Stewart Avenue after crossing I-97
Continue North on the BWI Trail (http://bikewashington.org/routes/bwi/)
You will cross over Aviation Blvd and the Light Rail.
Intersection of Dorsey and Aviation Crosswalk for BWI Trail
BWI Trail Trail Crossing Light Rail
Turn Right onto MD 170 Camp Meade Rd.
After crossing the Light Rail again you will pass by the Linthicum Bike Doctor on the right. Though they are not open at 7AM they are conveniently located for the ride home if a need for service arises (http://www.bikedoctor.com/linthicum.htm)
Turning Left onto 170 Bike Doctor Linthicum Camp Mead Rd. and Whatever St
Camp Meade Road Camp Meade approaching 695
Turn Left onto MD 648 B&A Blvd.
This is a pretty busy intersection, but there are not many cars turning left and you do get a green arrow from the traffic light. You will cross over the Patapsaco River and begin to gain some elevation until you cross over W. Patapsaco Ave.
Turning Left onto 648 MD 648 North leaving AA County MD 648 crossing Patapsco River
Patapsco River Gaining some elevation on MD 648 Approaching Patapsco Avenue
Cross Patapsco Avenue
After Patapsaco Ave. there is a short downhill section that goes under a train bridge that requires you to take the lane.
Patapsco Avenue intersection Crossing 295 Train Bridge
Turn Right onto Waterview Ave to cross over I-295
This is a short (under 1 block) section.
Downhill toward the city Houses along MD 648
Turn Left onto MD 648 B&A Blvd again.
This will take you past the Resco Trash burning plant
Water under 395 Resco trash burning plant World's Largest trash can?
Turn Right onto Russell Street
You are on Russell St for about 200 feet.
Heading toward Russell Street Merging with Russell Street Sometimes I cut throught the gas station
Turn Right onto Haines Street.
Turn Left onto Warner Street.
Be careful crossing the train tracks in the road. Ravens Stadium is directly in front of you.
Warner Street Raven's Stadium
Turn Right onto Stockholm Street.
Watch out for trains.
Stockholm Street Stockholm Street with I-395 above
Turn Right onto W. Ostend Street.
You will have to patiently wait at several traffic lights on Ostend St.
Ostend Street Traffic turning onto Light St from Ostend
Turn Left onto Light Street.
Very shortly you will pass Light Street Cycles which has fixed a few flats and assisted with a Niterider light repair to get me home in the past.
After crossing the Key Hwy intersection, I begin using the trolley/bike/jogger lane.
Light Street Light Street before Key Highway
Light Street Trolley Lane Cobblestones along Light Street
Turn Right just before the first Harborplace pavilion and ride along the Inner Harbor waterfront. (http://www.baltowaterfrontpromenade.org)
You cross over 2 bridges linking the piers near the National Aquarium. After passing the Public Works museum, you will be at the intersection of Eastern Ave and Presidents St.
Inner Harbor Aquarium in Background Pratt Street Pavilion - Harborplace
Baltimore World Trade Center The Power Plant/Hard Rock Cafe
Continue Straight on Eastern Avenue.
Another option would have been to follow Pratt Street from the Inner Harbor instead of dropping down to Eastern. On Pratt I would get passed by 50-100 fast moving cars. On Eastern, I am passed on average by less than 5 cars before I have to turn.
Pier 6 concert pavillion Pedestrian traffic
Public Works Museum Eastern Avenue
Turn Left onto Washington Street.
On one occasion I was making this Left Turn by taking the lane and signaling with an outstretched Left Hand. Just as oncoming traffic had cleared, a car passed me from behind at a high rate of speed completely in the left lane – close to removing my left arm!
Bottom of Washington Street Looking back down Washington Hopkins Finally in sight
Monument and Washington Madison Street
Turn Left onto Rutland Avenue
Arrival at Johns Hopkins
Total Distance: 21.5 miles
Average riding time 1:20
Average speed 16-17 MPH
Rutland Avenue Locker room