C&O Canal Bicycle Tour
USA
4 days (Bike: 4 days)
200 mi (~50mi per day)
Active
Cycle paths/trails, Mostly flat, Off-road
Self-Guided
A self guided gravel tour along the C&O Canal from Cumberland, MD to Washington, DC.
Enjoy a gravel bike tour along the scenic shores of the Potomac River. The Chesapeake & Ohio Canal traverses over 180 miles from historic Cumberland, MD to the heart of Georgetown in Washington D.C. For over 100 years, the canal was a transportation hub for the surrounding communities. Today it serves as a recreational reminder of local history and provides habitat for the resident wildlife. The tour will begin in historic Cumberland, Maryland.
This is an easy-medium difficulty tour. Expect easy terrain on crushed limestone and moderate cycling days. This tour is specifically designed to be well supported for beginners and is appropriate for anyone who is comfortable on a bike. Consider this a bike tour with a safety net. Keep in mind that the campsites are basic. Portable toilet facilities and water are available, but you will be staying right on the canal. You may miss a shower, but you’ll get the real towpath experience.
Go on an adventure and learn why the best way to see the world is by bicycle.
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Tour Information
From
Cumberland, MD
To
Washington, DC.
Cost From
Self-Guided Please Ask
Departure(s)
On request
Inclusions
- Full Itinerary
- Hand-picked campsites that have the best the canal has to offer (and avoids noisy areas)
- Gear Checklist
- Logistics for travel and safe parking
- Dozens of options for things to do, places to eat, and things to see
- Ride with GPS downloadable route with waypoints, places of interest, elevation profile, and mile marks
Options
- 3, 4, or 5 day trips
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