Hi, as I recall, the water pumps remain on until something like mid November. Can anyone confirm that the water supply is still running through this weekend? ...
NEWS C&O Canal Turns Water Off at Campsites Date October 27, 2005 Contact Kathy Sholl, Public Affairs Assistant, 301-745-5804 In preparation for winter,...
I will be headed up to Virginia the weekend of Nov. 12 for a few days and I may go check out a few miles of the C&O. I am brand new to cycling, my last bikes...
In my opinion, the last 30 miles between Paw Paw and Cumberland are among the best stretches on the towpath. Relatively isolated, not many people, scenic...
Hi- "The best" is a very subjective term, of course, but you should consider the stretch between Harper's Ferry and Sheperdstown as a good possibility. It's...
That is a nice stretch, though for a 30 mile round trip you might consider starting in Point of Rocks instead. Reason being, you can stop at Harpers as a ...
I have passed through Williamsport many times and noticed a parking lot across the canal. Is this a safe place to leave my car overnight? is it permitted?. ...
I noticed two things in your post. 1) You say you are a first timer. 2) You are heading "up" to Virginia. My questions are, 1) Where are you coming from? The...
Thanks for the information. I am from Florida, but I like the cool weather. I'm the idiot walking around in short sleeves when it's 35 degrees :) Seriously, I...
Hi, I am new to this group and will be new to the C&O Canal when I ride it's 184 miles this coming spring or summer. The bike I will be riding is a Specialized...
I see no problem, I did the Canal this past summer on a hybrid with 70 X28 Continental Gatorskins with no issues. A friend of mine did it on a Cyclocross bike...
Of course, the "best" section of the trail is a matter of taste - but I always look forward to the area around the Paw Paw tunnel. There is a picture of the...
I met a guy today in Zanesville, OH (55 miles West of Columbus) from Denver, CO. He had flown to Boston, MA and was touring on a red recumbent and was on...
1). I always liked the Shephardstown to Harper's Ferry part of the trail (13 miles) mainly because of scenic and historic Harper's Ferry. There is a good...
(I apologize in advance for numerous cross postings) Greetings trail lovers and other bicycling friends, I have some important news concerning the 2006 Mayor's...
Hello, A couple of years ago I biked the length of the towpath. Realizing it's been a couple of years reminded me that I still have the pictures and narrative...
I stayed at the Chisel Branch Hiker Biker camp spot Thursday night (Nov 10) and while the pump handle was there, the water came flowing out a disturbingly deep...
Sounds like some sort of chemical - perhaps it was a contaminated well and they poured a disenfectant into it. I wouldn't have drank it either, but I would've...
I recommend a Sweetwater filter if you are using water out of suspect sources (which is most every source other than a municipal water system). The Sweetwater...
I prefer the first need filter, myself, also takes out virii. Matt ... __________________________________ Yahoo! FareChase: Search multiple travel sites in one...
Thanks for posting Les, Enjoyed the photos. Troy in Pittsburgh ... From: Les Elkins To: coTowpath@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, November 14, 2005 9:55 AM ...
Well, I just got back from my trip to Virginia. I want to ride the whole C&O at some point, but I did not have time to, nor was I anywhere near ready. I almost...
Hi Keith- Glad you had a good time! C'mon back and see the whole thing some time. -= Keith Adams =- Rockvile, MD, USA __________________________________ Yahoo!...
Next summer I plan to walk portions of the canal near Hancock. My ggrandfather was a waterman and my grandfather was born at Millstone Point [mile 113?] on the...
Welcome Cheryl, I found no mention of Millstone Point in either the Hahn or High guidebooks at mile 113. That area is Big Pool, Ft. Frederick and Ernstville??...
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