Smith Mountain Lake bike route opens later this month

BEDFORD (WSLS 10) - The new Smith Mountain Lake bike trail will officially open on June 17. The ribbon cutting will begin at noon at the SML State Park visitor center in Huddleston.

In celebration of the 50th anniversary, Mike Dittrich mapped out the 50-mile bike route on the Bedford County side of the lake. He decided to utilize as many scenic water views as possible.

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Just in time for the 2016 vacation season, the bike route signs are in place and a brochure is ready to guide riders through the course.

Bikes are available for rent at the SML State Park, where the route begins.