MHBC Gettysburg Pennsylvania Trip
September 10th - September 13th, 2026
Join fellow MHBC members on a 3 night/4 day trip , where we will have an opportunity to enjoy 4 days of riding through the battlefield and around the quiet country roads surrounding Gettysburg Pennsylvania.
Gettysburg, PA is famous for the pivotal Battle of Gettysburg (July 1-3, 1863), the bloodiest battle of the American Civil War, and President Abraham Lincoln's iconic Gettysburg Address, delivered there later that year, making it a major historical destination focused on preserving Civil War history through its National Military Park, monuments, museums, and tours, alongside charming historic town life.
TRIP DETAILS
Please note: All trip expenses are the participant’s responsibility and you will be covered under the MHBC group insurance policy during the group rides.
HOTEL RESERVATION DETAILS:
The MHBC has secured a block of rooms at the Quality Inn Gettysburg Battlefield hotel located at 380 Steinwehr Ave, Gettysburg, PA 17325. The hotel is close to major sites such as:
Gettysburg National Military Park 0.1 mile
Gettysburg Museum & Visitor Center 0.6 mile
The New York State Monument 0.3 mile
The Appalachian Brewing Company of Gettysburg is right across the street from the hotel and there are other food establishments within walking distance.
The hotel allows bicycles to be stored in your room AND you can cancel your reservation up to 24 hours before your check in date and receive a full refund! Breakfast is also provided with your reservation. If the weekend looks like it’s going to be bad weather, you can cancel your reservation without incurring any penalties. To get the group rate, you must book your reservation by August 10th using the following link:
QUALITY INN GROUP RATE RESERVATION
As always, you are free to stay at any other hotel if you wish. All rides will be starting from the parking lot of the Quality Inn Gettysburg Battlefield with the exception of the Battlefield Tour which will start and end at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center.
PLANNED ITINERARY:
We have put together a number of routes of different lengths and different sites to see. All the routes can be found in the RidewithGPS MHBC event link found here: RIDEWITHGPS GETTYSBURG ROUTES
Day 1: Thursday September 10th, Arrival Day
Arrive in Gettysburg and visit the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center, 1195 Baltimore Pike Suite 100, Gettysburg, PA 17325. At 2:00pm, for those interested we will have a 20 mile group ride through the Gettysburg Battlefield where you will see over 1,300 monuments and approximately 400 cannons. Major sites include the Pennsylvania Memorial (the largest and tallest (110 feet)) and the Eternal Light Peace Memorial. So much to see! Meals will be decided by the group for tonight.
NOTE: The Gettysburg Battlefield is considered hallowed ground due to the profound loss of life during the 1863 battle.
Day 2: Friday September 11th
We will start to explore the quiet country roads surrounding Gettysburg Pennsylvania.
ONE OR MORE GROUP RIDES TO CHOOSE FROM. See Route here: RIDEWITHGPS GETTYSBURG ROUTES
Meals will be decided by the group for tonight.
Day 3: Saturday September 12th
We will continue to explore the quiet country roads surrounding Gettysburg Pennsylvania.
ONE OR MORE GROUP RIDES TO CHOOSE FROM. See Route here: RIDEWITHGPS GETTYSBURG ROUTES
Meals will be decided by the group for tonight.
Day 4: Sunday September 13th, Departure Day
Depending on wishes of the group, we may do a short morning ride before leaving for home.
See Route here: RIDEWITHGPS GETTYSBURG ROUTES
NOTE: Non-riding spouses/significant others are welcomed as there are plenty of things to do and see in the area when the club is out on their bicycle rides!
Please signup on the Ride Calendar if you are interested in joining us on this trip.
Please contact Tim McNamara at 845-546-1766 or email at mhbc.webtech@gmail.com if you have any questions.