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Bears, Amtrak and detours.
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Tom from Elk County on 1/30/2014 7:30:07 PM:
Got a few questions. We are planning on biking from Meyersdale to DC in May. I remember reading about some road detours a couple years ago and wonder if the trail is all open now. Also I was wondering if any of the trailside campgrounds have bear lockers or if campers just hoist their food up in a tree. Also, does Amtrak allow bikes onboard as a way of getting back to Cumberland?
 
lenny on 1/31/2014 6:02:38 PM:
no bikes on trains yet
 
Mike on 2/5/2014 3:56:30 PM:
The primary detour you were hearing about was at Big Slackwater. That area is no longer a detour. The C&O has been completely restored in that section.
As far as Bears, yes occasionally there are Bears. It is best to follow standard Bear Safety precautions when camping in Bear Country. Enjoy your ride.
 
Greg K from Chicago on 2/27/2014 6:14:07 PM:
Sadly the only Amtrak options with a normal bike are Pittsburgh and Washington, and that's with a $25 charge for boxing the bike and carrying it in the baggage car.
 
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