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Trail Guide opinion if useful
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T Bebee from Syracuse, NY on 12/15/2016 10:17:10 PM:
Planning on riding from Pittsburgh to DC in late April/early May. Wondering if anyone has an opinion if buying the Trail Guide book is useful or is there enough info online? We had one for the Erie Canal trail but found it out of date pretty fast when we actually rode.
 
Rick Hancock from GRAFTON, VA on 12/16/2016 8:32:25 AM:
There is certainly enough info online and elsewhere that the Guide Book isn't needed. There is a very nice waterproof map of the Passage/C&O available. And it's free. BUT.... I assume that the proceeds from sales support the trails in some way and it's only $10 so I usually purchase a new one each year. The guide includes a very nice waterproof map that's worth the price alone. Some places sell it for 1/2 price near the end of the riding season.
 
Rick Hancock from GRAFTON, VA on 12/16/2016 8:34:16 AM:
BTW meant to add that yes it is updated regularly and there always seems to be at least 1 new item that wasn't included the year before.
 
T Bebee from Syracuse, NY on 12/16/2016 8:59:00 PM:
Thanks for the feedback. While it does look like there is more than adequate info online, $10.00 is not going to "break the bank" and like you said it probably goes to support the trail. It will give me something to look at other than my computer and phone.
 
John W. from Pittsburgh, PA on 12/17/2016 4:59:12 PM:
I highly recommend the Trail Book as well. Excellent resource, loaded with good information. Benefits the Trail as well. The waterproof map in the back of the book is worth its weight in gold. The other reason I would suggest bringing this (or something printed) is that there are many parts of the trail where you will not get cell service. Some of the Hiker/Biker sites for sure. I always feel it's best to carry something like that if some kind of emergency were to occur.
 
Tom Bebee from Syracuse, NY on 12/21/2016 3:02:52 PM:
Just received the Trail Guide today. It will be nice to have to just look through over the winter to get more familiar with the trails. The comment on the maps being worth the purchasing the book was a "spot on" commment.
 
Wayne from New B on 2/13/2017 1:11:10 PM:
I picked the new 12th edition trail guide and it has plenty of trail Info and a map. The same company prints maps for different trails in the US. Good reading and a great way to plan for this trip.
 
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