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Weather in August on the C&O
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marbla from Erving on 7/19/2017 10:38:59 PM:
Wondering what the conditions might be late August along the C&O
 
DJT from DC on 7/20/2017 7:41:38 AM:
If it's raining, then the conditions will be wet and muddy. If not, then it should be dry -- unless of course it recently rained, then it will be muddy. I'd recommend checking the weather forecast before you depart.
- The "Don"
 
Richard from DC on 7/20/2017 9:28:48 AM:
The Don is being facetious but accurate. It's hard to predict the weather in late August in the area. Afternoon thunderstorms are always possible. An early hurricane could bring several days of rain. You can ride in the rain though. You only worry about lightning.
 
Anonymous on 8/12/2017 9:26:51 AM:
I rode from Cumberland South 10 m.in mid July this year. It was probably my 5th time on the towpath. I usually ride the GAP or Montrail South. I had planned to ride at least 15 or maybe 20 m.then back track to Cumberland . The trail was a sloppy mess.my bike was so full of mud after 10 miles , gears and braking were affected. The entire 10 miles was awful.holes, mud, ruts, huge puddles all the way across the trail. I can't believe this trail isn't better maintained. I was able to wash my bike off at the bike shop in Cumberland and continue on to the GAP to finish my ride .It was great as usual.
 
Thomas from Western PA on 8/21/2017 11:45:18 AM:
Finished the CandO yesterday; passable but requiring constant focus thru mud, so we found alternate RtoT routes to avoid it. Met other riders with varying degrees of frustration over muddy sections. Overall it was a good trip but future rides will be on other trails. PawPaw detour is another source of anxt in 88 degree heat with matching humidity.
 
lenny on 8/22/2017 5:05:12 AM:
This is the towpath my friends. It was never intended to be anything but an historic mule path.
 
Ric on 8/24/2017 8:47:56 AM:
Completed the GAP and C and O August 19. We found the Canal to be one mud hole after another. This trail will require your constant attention.
 
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