We start our ride in Cumberland Maryland on the C&O Canal. Construction started in 1828. Twenty two years later and 13 Million dollars and the canal never made it to its intended destination Pittsburgh, PA but construction stopped and Cumberland, MD. was the end. We ride the path 184.5 miles to Georgetown in Washington DC. Along the way we pass through the Paw Paw tunnel, 3118 foot, brick lined tunnel, the largest and most impressive structure on the canal. If riders prefer we can take a parallel paved trail, the Western Maryland rail trail through Hancock Md which gives us a small break from the rough canal surface. We will stop for a visit at Ft. Frederick State Park, the site of Maryland’s frontier defense during the French and Indian War (1754-1763) Unique because of its large size and strong stone walls. Ft. Frederick was used again during the American Revolutionary war as a prison for German and British soldiers.
We see the remains of many of the locks, on old iron furnace, mule cross-overs, and several waterfalls. We stop in Shepardstown as one of our overnights, and take some time to visit Harpers Ferry. On the way to our overnight in Leesburg we ride the General Jubal Early Ferry across the Potomac. After five delightful days riding along the Potomac we arrive in Georgetown, Washington, DC.
185 miles five days of riding
Minimum number of riders: 8 / Maximum number of riders: 12. Meals: 3 breakfast, 4 lunches, 2 dinner, Support: Sweep rider/Sag Wagon provided. Local hotel accommodations.
Trip Date: January 1 - January 1, 1970
Difficulty: intermediate
Days 5 days
Cost $940.
Miles Per Day 44/44/19/35/35
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Senior Cycling, Inc.
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