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nadiv from wilmington, DE on 6/22/2019 7:21:58 PM:
My wife and I planning 3 days biking during the July 4th weekend.
We are not not novice bikers but not very strong either, so doing the entire C O canal is too ambitious for us.
So please advise: should we start at Cumberland and end in Harpers Feryy, or, start at Little Orleans and end in DC?
I understand the trail from Cumberland to Little Orleans is more bumpy and muddy. On the other end, Harpers Ferry to DC is a long stretch.
Thx.
 
Rivnuts from Homestead. PA on 6/22/2019 8:00:11 PM:
Based on what you stated, I would be inclined to start in Liitle Orleans and go to DC. A large portion of the first day could be on the paved Western Maryland Rail Trail (WMRT) making for a rather easy first day. Aside from that, I think that the Little Orleans to DC portion of the C&O is nicer with more sights than the Cumberland to Harper's Ferry portion.
 
nadiv from wilmington, DE on 6/22/2019 8:44:34 PM:
Thx.
I guess the Harpers to DC will not be too long?
And what about the washout?
 
Rivnuts from Homestead. PA on 6/22/2019 9:11:10 PM:
Regarding the "washout" near Brunswick, there is a recent report, including photos, of a temporary creek crossing at that location which would allow passage unless the river level is high backing up into the creek.
 
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