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Year Round Bike
SN: 108945 - 2018 / Y0699
The event is closed
From Mon, Jan 1st, 2018 to Dec 31st, 2018
Start times: Dawn to Dusk
Hosted on the Online Start Box (OSB) only
C&O Canal, Maryland
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Event comments
You pick your distance (13k minimum) and your start/finish points accessible from Interstate Highways I495, I270, I70 and I68. The C&O Canal National Historical Park winds its way 184.5 miles from Georgetown in Washington, DC to Cumberland in beautiful western Maryland. The trail, a well-kept gravel towpath nestled between the Potomac River and the canal, is a journey through history with 74 lift locks, restored lock houses, aqueducts, and the amazing mile-long Paw Paw tunnel. Bicyclists will enjoy spectacular scenery, beautiful river vistas, and abundant wildlife along the trail. The surface of the towpath is for the most part an even hard packed gravel trail. The paved 22 mile Western Maryland Rail trail which parallels the canal may also be ridden as an option on this event. The towpath can be very muddy following heavy rain. There are 30 hiker / biker campsites along the trail available free on a first come basis for those interested in the longer distances. Go to www.nps.gov/choh/index.htm for more park information. NOTE: For updates on trail conditions and other warnings, see https://www.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/conditions.htm
Rating: 2A, Distance: 13 to 300km
Restrooms: Yes |
Pets: Yes |
Strollers: Hard |
Wheelchairs: Hard |
Event information
Pick your distance from a leisurely 13K on Sunday afternoon to a 300K camping adventure. Another option is "supported cycling" using the Roads Scholar program (details and prices at https://www.roadscholar.org/find-an-adventure/13306/biking-the-c-o-canal-towpath)
Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY
OSB - First register for the event
The detailed location of, and driving directions to, the event starting point are included in the event directions, downloaded from the Online Start Box (OSB). To plan your travels, please use the map on this page or the maps phrase below, if provided by the club. The POC does not provide event directions nor accept alternate payment methods.
Maps phrase and directions link
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Maryland Volkssport Assn. (AAA-MD)
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