C&O Canal Trail & Great Allegheny Passage Forum

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lenny	5/24/2012 8:51:53 PM
Just got an answer from Amtrak that they are working on and making progress on roll on service for the Capitol Limited. Should have a trail train service in place by this Fall
4 replies - latest: "Tough to survive financially as a c...", May 25 2012 7:35AM

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lenny	5/25/2012 4:14:53 AM
I have scheduled my annual Pgh. to D.C. ride for early Sept just to let as much time as possible for the final Pgh. mile to connect and the roll on service. Don't know how many more of these rides I' be able to do so I' like to actually like at least...

Bike transport from Cumberland to Pittsburg?

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musicguy, SILVER SPRING	5/20/2012 3:52:51 PM
I'd like to ride from Pittsburg to Cumberland. Is there a way to leave my car in Cumberland and get transportation for me & my bike to Pittsburg? Thanks
5 replies - latest: "You might check with the place you ..." by Mr Purple Paul, May 24 2012 9:29PM

Georgetown Canal Boat

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Ray (webmaster)	4/22/2011 10:24:41 AM
From Natl Parks Svc: As of April 21, 2011 The Georgetown Canal boat is not running due to flood damage. Please call the Georgetown Visitor Center at 202-653-5190 or Park Headquarters at 301-739-4200 to inquire when the canal boat is expected to run...
1 reply - "When will canal barge be running" by Joann, Alex va, May 24 2012 7:02PM

2 Wheel Trailer on the GAP and C&O

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BoyScoutTroop	4/13/2012 8:23:11 AM
I have been reading trip reports and other information. I am planning on using 2 wheeled trailers to haul camping gear to avoid panniers. Does the trail mostly accommodate the use of the trailer understanding that it may be a pain in the muddy spots?...
9 replies - latest: "Yes, did it last year and doing it ", May 23 2012 11:46AM

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Anonymous	5/17/2012 7:47:22 AM
Still trying to figure out what kind of tires to use on a planned ride in July from DC to Pittsburgh. If I understand correctly, things are paved from Cumberland on west. Don't want a big clunky tire on the pavement. How thin of a tire can I get b...
4 replies - latest: "I've run on 32 with no problems. F...", May 23 2012 11:39AM

Non-stop from Cumberland to Harper's Ferry?

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C-Bass, CT	5/3/2012 8:02:30 AM
I'm planning a solo credit-card tour from Pitsburgh to DC along the GAP/C&O at the end of June. My plan includes a non-stop 125-mile ride from Cumberland to Harper's Ferry on day 3. Is it possible to maintain a 12-mph pace along this section of the...
3 replies - latest: "My brother and I just finished the ..." by Stu, Whitney, PA, May 23 2012 10:28AM

GREAT CAMP HOST

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HONDO, WEST VIRGINIA	5/14/2012 3:57:41 PM
Im currently on bicyle stuck in Rockwood Pa. due to heavy rains that soaked everything I had. I was camped at Huskey Haven Campground and as I was leaving I told the owner I was headed to a hostel to dry things out and spend an extra night but he ins...
4 replies - latest: "We've camped at Husky Haven before ..." by vabiker23518, williamsburg va , May 22 2012 6:57AM

Rhododendron

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Scuby, Altoona, PA	5/15/2012 7:43:47 PM
I just rode The GAP from Pittsburgh to Cumberland and had a Great Time. Would like to plan another Ride when the Rhododendrons are in Bloom. Can anyone give me an approximate time frame so I can make plans? Thanks
3 replies - latest: "rhododendron blooms now. Mountain L..." by lenny, May 16 2012 7:20PM

Bill's Place in Little Orleans

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milo3, durham, nc	5/15/2012 7:42:02 PM
just went there for a pizza and beer! great! bridge from appel rd was washed out this morning but you can still get across... thanks Bill!

Weekend Warrior

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BG, Conowingo,Md.	5/4/2012 7:38:08 AM
Just finished my first weekend Solo camping trip on the C&O. I camped at Fifteen Mile Creek at Little Orleans. I shared the whole campgrounds with only two other camp sites in use. One group of three friendly kayakers who gratiously invited me to joi...

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lenny	4/29/2012 1:49:54 PM
Are there any updates on the connection between Pittsburgh and the waterfront?????

Big Slackwater Repair Project - Update

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Randy	4/24/2012 1:01:37 PM
Big Slackwater Repairs C&O Canal National Historical Park Updated: April 2, 2012 Restoration of the C&O Canal Towpath at Big Slackwater is ongoing. Installation of the pier footings, the concrete columns on top of the footings, and the ...
1 reply - "Great News. Now if they could conne..." by lenny, Apr 25 2012 4:07AM

C&O trail

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Nora, Nashville	4/18/2012 12:11:20 PM
We are riding the C&O and the GAP next week. Rain is in the forecast. Does anyone know how likely it is that the trail will be muddy to the point that it will be difficult to ride?
4 replies - latest: "Wow...looking at all that snow in a..." by vabiker23518, williamsburg va, Apr 23 2012 1:32PM

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lenny	4/22/2012 7:31:02 PM
Megan have you done the ride yet?

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