NOTE** Topography in Central Pennsylvania
There is is an average of 1,000 ft of climbing and descending every 25 miles and rolling flat will be as flat as the routes can be.
Please be aware and take this into consideration when choosing your route
There is is an average of 1,000 ft of climbing and descending every 25 miles and rolling flat will be as flat as the routes can be.
Please be aware and take this into consideration when choosing your route
Chocolate Tour
50 Mile Ride
the "Yellow Route" was sponsored by Grandview United Methodist 2016
This route is perfect for those who would like a few more hills but would still enjoy a mainly rolling-flat ride. This course has rolling low grade hills but also one long moderate hill with several flat sections along the climb after the rest stop in Mt Gretna. This would be considered an easy-to-moderate course for a weekend cyclist with a total elevation gain of 1,883 ft. over the course. The route travels from Hershey to Mt Gretna to Lebanon and back to Hershey, with two rest stops. The highlights of the ride include, riding through the beautiful Lawn Valley to the picturesque wooded Mt Gretna community. Cyclists will pass by the Mt Gretna Lake and ride between the unique cottages for which the community is famous. The Mt Gretna rest stop is at a local church where you will be able to enjoy chocolate samples from three local chocolate factories as well as other cycling refreshments. After the climb out of Mt Gretna, there is a long decent and flat section with rolling low grade hills in beautiful Amish farm Country with wagons and diverse farm animals. The picturesque historic towns, farms and scenery after leaving Mt Gretna are spectacular. The second rest stop is at a church in Lebanon and is followed by a fast rolling-flat return to Hershey.
Ride with GPS Link
available 1 week before event
*subject to change pending road work/conditions
**2017 course below**
2017 50 Mile Map
