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gary from LAKE ELSINORE on 3/14/2021 3:05:02 PM:
Planning a west to east bike ride late Sept - mid Oct . Really dont want to book rooms in advance .Want to be flexible to enjoy the history. Will rooms be avaiable on daily basis ?
 
John W. from Pittsburgh, PA on 3/14/2021 5:17:43 PM:
I don’t see any problems with snagging lodging late Sept-mid Oct. Trail traffic will have slowed down by then and students are back in school. My only suggestion might be to book the evening before or morning of arrival just to be sure.
 
Rivnuts from Homestead, PA on 3/14/2021 6:36:12 PM:
I don't have much insight into bookings that time of year. I would defer to John W's remarks. I would add that last minute bookings in Ohiopyle might be problematic in that there aren't many options and it is a very popular fall destination for other than bikers, especially if the weather is nice.
 
John W. from Pittsburgh,PA on 3/15/2021 10:13:40 AM:
In addition to Rivnuts comments on Ohiopyle, late sept-mid oct window might be leaf peeping season so while the GAP/C&O will see less bike traffic than during the summer, the trail towns could see lots of car traffic with people booking up hotels. Ohiopyle would 100% be a place that could happen. Not a guarantee but something to keep in mind.

I think most hotels give 72 hours to cancel with no penalty but I also realize your desire to be flexible and just go at your own pace so it’s kind of a game you have to play to do what’s needed.

Maybe just book something in Ohiopyle with the option to cancel?
 
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