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BobK from McLean VA on 11/17/2019 12:35:56 AM:
Do we need to worry about black bears this time of year? Planning a 2 day trip from DC to Harper's Ferry and may need to camp out 1 night.

 
Rivnuts from Homestead. PA on 11/17/2019 4:08:38 PM:
In 5 full trips from Pittsburgh To DC in the last 5 years and several partial trips on the GAP and C&O trails and camping along the way, I've not seen a bear..

 
BobK from McLean VA on 11/18/2019 12:41:18 PM:
Thanks Rivnuts, maybe i'l just buy some kind of air horn, instead of bear spray, happy traveling!