This route follows the Lee Highway to a scenic overlook, then continues across I-81 and follows the Old Baltimore Rd. The Old Baltimore Rd. is a historic highway that extends into southwest Virginia and is part of the "76 Bike Route."
Starting Point: Pulaski Train Station on Washington St. in Pulaski.
Distance: 19.0 miles.
Terrain: A few good hills.
| Mile | Directions |
|---|---|
| 0.0 | From train station, turn left onto Washington Street/Lee Highway. |
| 2.5 | Continue along Lee Highway (SR 11) to the top of Draper Mountain. |
| 2.6 | Stop at the wayside and enjoy the view. You deserve a break after the climb! Then enjoy the long downhill and see how far you can coast. |
| 4.0 | Turn right onto Honaker Rd. (F044, the north service road along I-81) to the first overpass over I-81. |
| 6.5 | Left onto Old Baltimore Rd. (SR 654) and cross I-81. You are now on the '76 Transcontinental Bike Trail. |
| 6.8 | Cross the south service road along I-81 and continue up Old Baltimore Rd. |
| 7.3 | At the crest of the hill enjoy the view of Draper valley and another nice downhill. |
| 9.4 | Cross Wysor Rd. (SR 100), continue on Old Baltimore Road (SR 654). |
| 10.4 | Barrett Ridge Rd. (SR 652) joins from the left. Continue straight and down another nice downhill to Wysor Rd. (SR 100). |
| 11.5 | Continue straight through at the STOP sign onto Delton Road (SR 658). |
| 12.7 | Go past the Draper access to the New River Trail and Bryson's Store. Continue through Draper on Rt. 658, which becomes Greenbriar Road. |
| 13.2 | At the STOP sign, turn left. Follow F064 over I-81 to the next STOP sign. |
| 13.6 | Turn right onto Draper Valley Rd. (F044). |
| 15.7 | Turn left onto Count Pulaski Drive (SR99). |
| 16.7 | Left onto Dora Highway, just before bridge over Peak Creek. |
| 19.0 | Return to the Pulaski Train Station. |
Notes:
There are stores in Pulaski and Draper. Restroom facilities are available in Draper at Bryson's Store or at the entrance to the New River Trail.