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frank from pittsburgh on 4/9/2015 12:13:23 PM:
hello good people...does anyone know if big slackwater is ok or is the detour in effect? i will be riding from rockwood to dc at the end of this month. just curious of the current conditions.
thank you much!
 
John W. from Pittsburgh, PA on 4/11/2015 10:22:46 AM:
It's was reopened in 2013 but if high waters (spring thaw or big rain) were a problem, I imagine they would just detour you the same direction as it's traditionally been. I actually enjoyed the smooth asphalt for 6 miles but that's just me. Others may find it inconvenient. Enjoy your trip!
 
Randy on 4/17/2015 6:48:22 PM:
Big Slackwater has been completely restored. They did a beautiful job. You will not have any issues.
Great views of the river along the rout. Enjoy!
 
frank from pittsburgh on 4/23/2015 8:47:24 PM:
Thanks John W. I actually rode to to DC last May and Big Slackwater was closed off. The detour was a little discouraging being that I was able to experience Big Slackwater Oct 2013. It was a beautiful day in May so the scenic detour was actually not too bad. Thanks for your response.--HAPPY RIDING!
Thank you also Randy. Again, I was aware of the restoration and loved it. Just hoping my two children will be able to experience it next week when we begin our journey. If not, they will have to settle for my 2013 video footage.-- HAPPY RIDING!
 
frank from pittsburgh on 5/6/2015 7:08:21 AM:
Yaaaayyyy!!! Big Slackwater was open to riders 5/2/15 and it was beautiful...Weather was gorgeous and I was pleased to have experienced it with my children and group. ENJOY!!
 
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