Deer Creek Fall Color Ride

Welcome to the 3rd Annual Deer Creek Fall Color Ride! This budget tour is this season's final fling to enjoy the lovely autumn colors along the byways in Deer Creek valley, sponsored by the Friends of Madison County Parks and Trails.

The tour consists of two different routes: a 43-mile short loop and a 79-mile option meandering to South Charleston, Choctaw Lake, through the Deer Creek Valley, and back to London. All rides will kick off between 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. from the Prairie Grass Trail trailhead located behind the Madison County Senior Citizens Center at 280 West High St. in London. The courses will wind through scenic rural countryside in Madison, Franklin, and Clark Counties, featuring gently rolling terrain.

Since this is a budget tour, you may opt to take a counter clock-wise loop and come back via the bikeway. Also, there are places to stop and refresh along the way at various restaurants, grocery and convenience stores en route - or save your appetite for the many fine restaurants in London post ride. The locations are indicated on our maps, and for London area, see the large map at the Prairie Grass Trailhead.

The $10.00 pre-registration fee includes detailed tour maps, identification number (which must be displayed at all times), and support services. The Friends of Madison County Parks and Trails will also have t-shirts available for purchase on the day of the tour for $15.00.

All pre-registrations must be received by Saturday, October 11, 2014. We plan our tour on the number of registrations received. We are sorry but refunds cannot be made if you are unable to ride after you have registered. All registrations received after October 11, including the day of the tour will be $13.00.

How do I get there? London is located in Central Ohio approximately 25 miles west of Columbus. It is easily accessible from any area of Ohio. From 1-71 take exit 85 (St. Rt. 56). Then, go north on State Route 56 into London (10 miles). From 1-70, you may take exit 79 (St. Rt. 42). Then go south on St Rt. 42 into London (8 miles). As you enter the city of London, sign-in at the Prairie Grass Trail trailhead located at the Madison County Senior Citizens Center at 280 West High Street.

The following interactive maps are available courtesy of MapMyRide.com:

43-mile route

79-mile route

(Routes may change due to road conditions. Final maps will be available at the registration table.)

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