The ride crosses two mountains, Johns Creek Mountain and New Castle Mountain. Traffic is low to moderate but can be heavy at times on SR 311. A ride for strong cyclists.
Starting Point: Newport town park baseball field located on SR 42, 1.3 miles east of junction with US 460.
Distance: 61.9 miles.
Terrain: Difficult.
| Mile | Directions |
|---|---|
| 0.0 | Leave the town park. |
| 6.6 | Level Green Baptist Church. |
| 6.9 | Pass SR 629 on left. |
| 7.6 | Left onto SR 662 (Happy Hollow). |
| 9.5 | Left onto SR 658. |
| 13.2 | Right onto SR 632. |
| 14.0 | Maggie. Bear right and continue on SR 632. |
| 21.4 | Pass SR 635 on left. |
| 23.6 | Right onto SR 658. |
| 28.3 | Right onto SR 311 (south). Watch for traffic. |
| 33.5 | New Castle. Go right onto SR 42 (west). |
| 36.6 | Pass SR 624 on the right. |
| 44.7 | Pass SR 625 on right. |
| 49.7 | Pass SR 624 on right. |
| 52.0 | Simmonsville. |
| 52.9 | Twin Oaks Store. |
| 55.3 | Level Green Baptist Church. |
| 61.9 | Return to baseball field parking lot. |
Notes:
For a leisurely paced Saturday ride, have lunch at the diner in the little town of New Castle. But don't have dessert because the climb up New Castle Mountain is a bear! The diner has public rest rooms.