C&O Canal/GAP

Rail Trail Riding through Nature
Phil Cook
Price :
$2,729
Surface :
Duration :
8 days
Support :
Fully Supported
Difficulty :
Level 2

This fall, you won’t worry about traffic as you ride your hybrid or mountain bike 330 miles on gently graded gravel trails from the heart of the nation’s capital north into Pennsylvania. Historically, the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal served as a lifeline for early settlers. Today, it serves as a pathway to an unforgettable cycling experience.

We’ll begin with a visit to the National Mall, and then, after bidding adieu to DC, we’ll head through stylish Georgetown and deep into rural Maryland. We’ll visit Antietam National Battlefield, site of the Civil War’s bloodiest battle, and Fort Frederick, a restored 1756 British outpost. In lively Cumberland, Maryland, we’ll move over to the Great Allegheny Passage, a stellar rail trail completed in 2006. Upon finishing in Pittsburgh, we’ll catch a shuttle back to Washington, DC.

e-bike friendly: Click to read our FAQ

Route

Additional Details
Start Location:
Arlington, VA
End Location:
Arlington, VA
Airport:
Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA)
Total Days:
8
Riding Days:
7
Layover Days:
1
Riders:
50
Miles:
350
Average Daily Mileage:
50.0
Accommodations:
Meals:
Catered
Difficulty:
Level 2
Technical Difficulty:
Easy to Moderate
Terrain:
Rolling Hills
Single Supplement:
$325.00

Know before you go

Information for eBike riders:
Because every rider, eBike, road condition, and elevation profile is different, it is ultimately up to the participant to judge best whether their battery will last through each tour day. We recommend using pedal assist in its lowest setting or off when not needed to maximize battery range. Bringing a second battery is also recommended and can be carried by staff on our fully supported events.