Charlottesville Bicycle Club

Rivanna Reservoir – Free Union

Short Route GPS
Short Route Map & Cue Sheet
Long Route GPS
Long Route Map & Cue Sheet

Distance:  20 / 29 miles
Climbing:  75 / 75 feet per mile

​Description:  A moderately hilly ride, this route includes a number of rollers but no major climbs. The long route includes a 1.5 mile (each way) out-and-back section at mile 6 that turns around at a ford over Buck Mountain Creek; don’t be tempted to try to ride across, as the ford is a bit too deep.

Stores:  None

Alerts:  None

Starting Point:
   Rivanna Reservoir 
   Routes 660 (Reas Ford Rd) & 662 (Bleak House Rd)
   Earlysville, VA 22936
   GPS: 38.128685, -78.514890

NOTE:  Parking is limited.