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Bike trip from Cumberland to Little Orleans
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Allan Webster from Marion Station, Maryland on 1/23/2018 8:30:48 PM:
Each year I camp in Little Orleans for a month to trout fish. This year I am planning to bike from Cumberland back to Little Orleans. I am 68 years old, 200lbs, minimal bike experience but in decent physical condition. I was wondering about the C and O path and how difficult it is. Is it gravel, dirt or blacktop. I am familiar with the path around Little Orleans and have taken short trips there. Looking for any information...thanks...
 
TopShelf from Ohio on 1/26/2018 1:09:42 PM:
The tow path is mostly hard-packed double track dirt (think of a well-used farm lane). There are no railings, so you just need to be alert. I am 59 and had no issues - you should have a good experience in this section.
 
Anonymous on 1/27/2018 11:46:42 AM:
The only issue you could potentially run into is at the Paw Paw Tunnel if it is still closed. The trail to go up and over coming from Little Orleans is pretty steep. I believe it is marked as a strenuous hike...and that is without lugging a bike and any gear over as well. So basically the ease of the ride will depend on the status of the tunnel closure/rock scaling project at Paw Paw. If it is open, it will be a really nice ride for you.
 
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