I don't know about all parts of the trail. But I ran the C&O canal "Harper's Ferry" section between 8pm-12am. And had no problems. I also biked the section...
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Don Erdeljac
donerdeljac
Jun 12, 2013 6:32 pm
I did comment earlier on your post but want to add something. With me, I seem to want to push out those last couple of miles at the end of the day, arriving...
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Mark Redmond
idratherbecy...
Jun 12, 2013 6:32 pm
I rode the entire trail in both directions two weeks ago from Cumberland to dc and back. There were no closures or detours anywhere. Your map might be...
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bill
linpage
Jun 12, 2013 6:32 pm
Thanks (and thanks to James) for the info. bill From: coTowpath@yahoogroups.com [mailto:coTowpath@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Brian Sent: Tuesday, June 11,...
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Brother Camper
t11spanner
Jun 12, 2013 7:29 pm
Things to remember: 1. The Canal is in Maryland, where self defense items and actual self defense is frowned upon. Keep in mind, the criminals know this too....
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Deb
meowmiaomiow
Jun 12, 2013 7:55 pm
Wasp spray is an excellent non-lethal self defense tool. I carry a can when I go on long horseback rides alone. Deb Sent from my iPhone ... [Non-text portions...
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bill
linpage
Jun 12, 2013 7:56 pm
thanks From: coTowpath@yahoogroups.com [mailto:coTowpath@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mark Redmond Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 11:04 AM To:...
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Brother Camper
t11spanner
Jun 12, 2013 8:19 pm
NICE!!!!!!!!! ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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getrunesdad
Jun 12, 2013 9:01 pm
How bad is it really? 2. Crime stats on the Canal are NOT published. A good reason, IMHO, they do not want visiters to know how bad it really is. ... From:...
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Bill
bdeegan
Jun 12, 2013 9:03 pm
Right after i started riding the canal and the gap a tennis friend asked me if i "carried" on my rides to DC. I looked at him and thought he is crazy. That is...
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Brother Camper
t11spanner
Jun 12, 2013 9:19 pm
Say what you want. I used to work for the Canal. I know what I know and while I applaude your work on the Canal (A good volunteer/government example), the...
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Brother Camper
t11spanner
Jun 12, 2013 9:20 pm
Enough that there is a large spreadsheet presented ever quarter. ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Jerry
danceswithca...
Jun 13, 2013 8:52 am
I've not felt safe on the trail a couple of times... Large groups for people with hate type music, likely across the river. One very odd person showing up at...
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tcknoerzer
Jun 13, 2013 11:44 am
While we may like to think that all of the detour is now gone forever, it simply isn't true. On May 10th and 11th, there was a lot of rain, and the Potomac...
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kmwhitta
Jun 13, 2013 1:52 pm
Can anyone tell me the current condition of the towpath after all the rain?...
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streetreker
Jun 13, 2013 4:40 pm
Trail is wet and muddy here at mp 141; no reported big trees down or flooding from tributaries or the Potomac. No wash outs reported between Hancock and Paw...
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NONE
joe_reda2000
Jun 13, 2013 4:40 pm
I have traveled the canal from Harper's Ferry through DC a few times as a day ride by myself. I never felt unsafe along the way but have seen a few...
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Steve Palincsar
palincss
Jun 13, 2013 4:52 pm
... However, as they used to say, it ain't over 'til the fat lady sings, and the big line of thunderstorms is due in tonight....
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Paddy McGuire
peejayemm
Jun 13, 2013 8:32 pm
I just finished riding from Pittsburgh yesterday,the last three days on the C&O. One word answer to your question is MUD. Lots of mud. While we saw a bunch of...
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Sandy Thomason
sandylaurel2003
Jun 13, 2013 8:32 pm
Lovely weather here in Hancock after a mighty thunderstorm early this morning. Its a great day for a ride and a stop in Hancock at Sandy River Acupuncture for...
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Steve Palincsar
palincss
Jun 13, 2013 8:34 pm
... And there have been worse mudholes and SUV tire ruts in the area between Great Falls and Fletcher's Boathouse this year than at any time since 2008....
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bill
linpage
Jun 16, 2013 3:49 am
I have a question about alerts. Bottom line is what is the best place to see trail alerts? My brother and I are leaving next week to bike Pittsburgh to DC and...
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Don Erdeljac
donerdeljac
Jun 17, 2013 10:40 pm
The link you posted looks very good for information. I've also seen people directly update this site with comments as they move along the towpath. If I...
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tbrduc
Jun 18, 2013 7:02 pm
Hello, I want to pedal the trail to Cumberland but I have some questions regarding logistics. Did you camp? Do you feel that is safe enough? Did you go solo?...
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swim4au2001
Jun 19, 2013 1:22 pm
Rode from DC to Cumberland and back in a leisurely four days camping on the trail along the way. Used a tent, sleeping bag and small one burner stove. Ate...
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Paul Heckbert
paulheckbert
Jun 19, 2013 7:44 pm
... That's a pretty aggressive pace. Are you in really good shape? I've biked Paw Paw to DC in 3 days, i.e. about 60 miles a day. There was time to get off...
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Steve Palincsar
palincss
Jun 19, 2013 8:14 pm
... and right now you surely will hit mud...
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Don Erdeljac
donerdeljac
Jun 19, 2013 10:06 pm
TOM: I've done the trail a number of times solo. I have camped at the hiker bikers, solo and felt safe. My bike is a custom made Waterford Adventure cycle. I...
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tbrduc
Jun 19, 2013 10:07 pm
great responses! Thank you! I'm ready to go. ..tom...
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TomDressler
tbrduc
Jun 19, 2013 10:08 pm
Uuhh..yeah. J From: coTowpath@yahoogroups.com [mailto:coTowpath@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Steve Palincsar Sent: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 4:15 PM To:...
