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1st trip on the C&O/GAP
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Scott from Powhatan, Virginia on 9/19/2013 5:34:24 PM:
Hello all, I am preparing to take my first trip on the C&O/GAP trails. I am leaving on May 3, 2014 from Georgetown to Pittsburg, Pa. My question is, when I get to Pittsburg is it logical to think that I can rent a truck or a van that will carry a couple riders and the rigs? Would this be a resource that is somewhat close to the end of the trail? Any help is appreciated.
 
Angie from Central PA on 9/19/2013 7:46:23 PM:
My husband and I did the opposite direction and rented a one way Budget car to the local office just a few blocks away from the end at Point State Park. Look up rental cars on Stanwix st. in Pittsburgh, and you will find the location. There appeared to be other car rental places available in that general area, but that one was the closest.
We actually arrived in torrential rain, and we were happy to find that the location is in a parking garage, so it made it easy to unload and get set up.
 
Anonymous on 9/20/2013 1:42:53 PM:
Thanks Angie, I appreciate your input. Gonna check that place out.
 
Naismith from Florida on 9/21/2013 6:31:35 PM:
We have a reservation to pick up an SUV at the Stanwix St. Budget when we are at the end, so thanks for confirming that might work--and to look for it in the parking garage.
 
Angie from Central PA on 9/21/2013 8:14:07 PM:
Glad it was helpful. You may know that Budget is owned by/related to Avis, but if not, it will help to know that they don't have a Budget car sign outside, but rather the Avis sign. (We circled the block a few times and were confused, ...had to ask someone on the street.)
 
Naismith from Florida on 10/22/2013 10:41:10 AM:
Yes, this was incredibly helpful and saved us oodles of time, in the rain. They were good about letting us bring the bikes into the office and down the elevator to our SUV.
 
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