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Bernard on 7/15/2016 7:13:17 PM:
Can anyone tell me what milemarker it is to get off of the c&o canal path to ride the road for the 20-30 miles or so? any help, appreciated. Thanks

 
John W from Pittsburgh, PA on 7/16/2016 12:08:43 PM:
Do you mean the Western Maryland Rail Trail? It runs parallel to the C&O for about 22.5 miles before and after Hancock, MD. I can't recall the exact mile markers to look for or where to turn off. There is a sign on each end. Just look at the WMRT web page for their maps. Google maps might even have it also if you turn on Biking.

 
Red from New York on 7/16/2016 10:25:09 PM:
The cut over for the Western Maryland Rail Trail is at Lock 56 / MP 136

 
Anonymous on 7/19/2016 4:41:00 PM:
Thank u. I will take a look at the at the map. Just do t want to miss it and didn't know how well it was marked .px

 
John W from Pittsburgh, PA on 7/19/2016 6:21:50 PM:
I read somewhere that the exact mile markers at each end of the WMRT on the C&O are 114.5 and 136.3. Word of note. If you're heading towards DC and you get to the very end of the WMRT at Big Pool and want to get back to the C&O, that means you missed the sign to turn off. You'll need to backtrack 3/4 of a mile to get to the C&O access point. The WMRT just dead ends. The access to the C&O is a at around 3/4 mile from mile 0.

 
Anonymous on 7/20/2016 1:57:02 PM:
Thanks John and Red! First time doing the trip to Pgh to DC, want to know everything I need to know before going.