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Josh from Santa Monica on 5/8/2017 8:21:52 PM:
Hello All,

I’m in the early stages of planning a GAP & C&O tour and had a few questions. I was hoping you fine folks could help me with some answers.

We’re planning on leaving Pittsburgh on September 10th. How hot will the weather be in early September? Should expect rain that time of year?

Has anyone done a credit card tour with a six day itinerary? If so, could you share what towns you stopped in and what places you stayed?

I have a Trek 520 with 32mm tires. Will I need larger tires?

Any other tips would be greatly appreciated.

Getting excited already!

Thank you for you time.

Josh

 
John W. from Pittsburgh, PA on 5/8/2017 11:12:26 PM:
September might be the best month to travel! Days will still be summery and warm but not the brutal heat of Mid-summer. Daylight will be a bit shorter but doing a six day schedule you will be making town comfortably before dinner time.
My bike was a Trek 7.3 D.C. With 32 mm tires. You be totally fine on the GAP and in pretty decent shape on the C&O, just a few puddles if it has rained. September should be too rainy but you really can't predict.

My 5 day trip was Ohiopyle, Cumberland, Hancock, Harpers Ferry, DC. If stretching it to 6, get rid of Ohiopyle (which was 78 miles on first day) and replace with Connellsville and Rockwood, then into Cumberland.

Don't forget the Western Maryland Rail Trail on each side of Hancock. 22 miles of paved asphalt that runs parallel to the C&O. Good luck!

 
John W. from Pittsburgh, PA on 5/8/2017 11:14:22 PM:
Ugh, spellcheck....Trek 7.3 fx! :-)

 
Josh from Santa Monica on 5/9/2017 3:51:27 PM:
John!

Thanks for the great tips!


 
Anonymous from Pittsburgh on 6/27/2017 1:07:49 AM:
Try calling Steel City Outdoor Adventures for trip support