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Antietam National Battlefield – Sharpsburg loop from Mercersville

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United States
Maryland
Washington County

Antietam National Battlefield – Sharpsburg loop from Mercersville

Moderate

5.0

(6793)

10,727

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Antietam National Battlefield – Sharpsburg loop from Mercersville

01:52

39.4km

500m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 30, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

2.68 km

Antietam National Battlefield

Highlight • Historical Site

The peaceful Appalachian foothills and fields here are far removed from their bloody history. The Antietam National Battlefield commemorates a Civil War battle in 1862.

You can explore the beautiful area around the Potomac River on a network of paths. There's a visitor centre, field hospital museum, national military cemetery and Burneside's Bridge.

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2

3.76 km

Sharpsburg

Highlight • Settlement

Sharpsburg, is a small town steeped in history. You can visit the Antietam National Battlefield, wander through the historic town centre and stop for an ice cream. It's a great place to stop for refreshments on a bike ride.

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21.7 km

Civil War Rail Trail

Nature Reserve

4

24.2 km

Red Hill

Highlight • Summit

B

39.4 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.6 km

4.08 km

2.73 km

Surfaces

36.0 km

3.40 km

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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