The C&O trail is a nightmare. It is loaded with roots, jagged rocks, potholes, mud and an occasional snake slithering by. It was next to impossible to move fast because I really needed to watch the ever-changing terrain.
Fortunately, the Western Maryland Rail Trail is a paved and level trail that runs parallel to the C&O for about 20 miles. I took that into Hancock.
I'm told the C&O is much nicer from Shepherdstown to DC. I'm about 50 miles from there at the moment.
The picture below is the mouth of the Nearly mile long PAW PAW tunnel. There are detour signs all over and it is supposed to be closed. But I was able to walk my bike through it.
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You do look like a leprechaun Greek god showing off his muscles.
Really makes you appreciate the D&L Trail, huh? It good evidence that trails need constant care and maintenance. Enjoy the rest of your ride. Hope the trail improves.
What has this got to do with COVID?
Michael, it is hard to beat the D&L. The GAP does bc it is well maintained like most of the D&L and bc the towns along the path make a great effort to be bike friendly. I know you are working hard to show our local leaders just how much a bike trail improves the local economy.
By the way, thank you for your efforts
Love that picture. Is that you and did you pay someone to carry you up there?
That is me and I jumped up from the bottom. I flew down.
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