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canadaclub from Alexandria on 1/6/2014 7:04:50 AM:
I am planning a family trip on the GAP and C&O We want to start in Pitt and end in DC. We live in DC. What is the best way to get bikes and equipment from DC to Pitt?

 
Scott from Powhatan VA on 1/6/2014 10:14:26 PM:
I will be making the same trip on May 3 this year. I just called Enterprise rental car and got a Quad cab silver ado pick up truck for $127, one way. There is a $100 fee that drops off of your card once you turn in the truck.

 
GregK on 1/7/2014 5:59:51 PM:
Amtrak would be pretty reasonable, but you get to Pittsburgh around midnight so it's not very convenient unless you have a place to stay in town or someone to meet you at the station that late. There's plenty of space to re-assemble your bike at the station.

But the truck does sound like a good option, too, if there are a few people going.

 
Phil from Maryland on 1/27/2014 11:25:44 AM:
One-way rental is a good idea. Also, if you have a responsible, but under-employed, 18-year old neighbor like I do you could pay him/her $100 or so to drive with you to Pitt or Cumberland, unload your gear, then the neighbor kid drives your vehicle back home.