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Jim from Estes Park, CO on 6/19/2017 12:32:05 PM:
I see on my C&O map roads that one could take as an alternative to the tunnel hill trail. Hiway 51 and something called Oldtown Orleans roads. Any thoughts on these roads?? Are they an option or big steep mountain roads that are not bicycle friendly?? I would rather ride on a road than hike-a-bike over a mountain hiking trail. Thanks for the thoughts, my trip, west to east begins June 26.
 
Anonymous on 6/19/2017 4:55:27 PM:
I think I answered my own question. Left turn on Oldtown Road SE just past Paw Paw, on to David Thomas Road/Orleans road on into Little Orleans. About 13.5 miles, with a bit of climbing, but , no hike-a-bike. Sorry I miss the Tunnel but oh well, an excuse to come back someday.
 
sergio from oc, ca on 6/22/2017 1:55:41 PM:
The detour is a pain, but it didn't take more than an hour and that was pushing our loaded tandem bike. Riding hilly roads for 13 miles just doesn't seem worth it! The view is nice near the top of the hill and there are places to sit and picnic and also interpretive signs along part of the detour. We did it on the way from Cumberland to Hancock, our longest day as it is for most, and it wasn't that big of a deal.
 
Jim from Estes Park, CO on 6/22/2017 5:26:16 PM:
Thanks!
 
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