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WMRT logistics
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jrosenthal from Pittsburgh on 9/13/2016 4:09:31 PM:
Hi, I'll be cycling from Pittsburgh to DC next week. I'd like to divert onto the WMRT between Pearre Road and Fort Frederick to take advantage of the smooth surface. How clearly marked is the new trailhead at Pearre? Will we be able to access the road that goes north to Fort Frederick from the end of the WMRT? Thanks!
 
John W from Pittsburgh, PA on 9/14/2016 12:30:20 PM:
If coming from Pittsburgh, the exact mile marker is C&O 136.3. That takes you to the western end of the WMRT (Mile 22.5). And yes, the paved surface is a pleasure to ride on! As you head east, pass through Hancock, and head towards WMRT Mile 0, the last chance to get back onto the C&O is at WMRT Mile 0.75 (about 3/4 of a mile from Mile 0 and the eastern terminus of the WMRT). Basically once you pass WMRT Mile 1, keep an eye out for your turn off. When reentering the C&O, you be at C&O Mile 114.5. Both are marked but I wouldn't say "clearly" marked. :-) If you reach WMRT Mile 0, you've gone too far and need to go back approx. 3/4ths of a mile to get to the C&O connection point. WMRT Mile 0 just dead ends into local streets but no way to easily get back to the C&O.
 
John W. from Pittsburgh, PA on 9/20/2016 9:44:02 PM:
Also, if you happen to miss either one of the two connection points to the WMRT on either end of it (as described above), there are 7 other connection points along the C&O that you can use as well. It's not like if you miss it on far end (depending on your direction), you won't have another opportunity to do so. That would be frustrating because it's so close in many parts! :-)
 
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