MDLD Training Runs

Two orientation runs have been be held in past years to help MDLD runners get to know the trail better and get a few miles on their feet. We may do a couple in the month ahead of it in 2016. Will notify via Google Group list.

Please consider joining the Mason-Dixon Trail System and buying your own set of the beautiful and durable trail maps!

TBA, 2019

Training Run 1: Conowingo to Cold Cabin (17+ miles)

Start Time: 8:00 am

Start Place: 4960 U.S. 1, Darlington, MD 21034 (39.65511,-76.180358)

Finish Place: 497 Cold Cabin Rd, Delta, PA 17314 (39.778857,-76.288376)

Possible Midway Bailout (you could have someone meet you):

Access via 4185 Flintville Rd, Darlington, MD 21034 (parking area at corner of Paddrick Road,  39.694179,-76.241322)

Car Drop:

You will finish about 13.2 miles by road from the start. If you need a ride back to the start, please help us by participating in the car drop. We'll need to leave one or two cars at the finish. Meet at the start at 7 am. Email Pete (mclaughlin.pete@gmail.com) if you want to participate or need a ride.

Peach Bottom Power Plant:

Everyone who wants to cross the Peach Bottom Nuclear Plant property needs to inform them in advance. From the Mason Dixon Trail web site:"Access at Peach Bottom: For permission to hike on the Mason-Dixon Trail through Peach Bottom Power Station lands, (Map 5: West to East Mile 24.9 - 26.4; East to West Mile 3.5 - 5.7) hikers must call Peach Bottom Security at 717/456-4212)."  Pete can do this for anyone who is coming along or you can do so on your own; email Pete at (mclaughlin.pete@gmail.com).

TBA, 2019

Training Run 2:  Lock 12 Park to Long Level (21+ miles)

Start Time: 8:00 am

Start Place: Lock 12 Picnic Area

                 2426 Holtwood Rd, Lower Chanceford, PA 17302 (39.813712,-76.32877)

Finish Place: Shanks Mare Store or adjacent boat launch parking area

                  2100 Long Level Rd, Wrightsville, PA 17368 (39.958422,-76.484274)

If you are not familiar with this portion of the trail it is tough. John Wayne tough. Cheap steak tough. Some parts are more climbing than running. Other parts are road but exposed and hot. Each hour will seem to give you something tougher than the last. Be prepared for a very slow, difficult 21+ miles. But, you will enjoy the challenge and beauty!

Car Drop:

We will finish about 20 miles by road from the start. If you need a ride back to the start, please help us by participating in the car drop. We'll need to leave one or two cars at the finish. Shuttle car drivers need to meet at the start at 630 am. Email Pete (mclaughlin.pete@gmail.com) if you want to participate or need a ride.