C&O Canal/GAP Spring

Gravel Rail Trail Riding at its Finest
Phil Cook
Price :
$1,699
Surface :
Duration :
9 days
Support :
Self Contained
Difficulty :
Level 2

This spring, you won’t need to worry about traffic as you ride your hybrid or mountain bike some 330 miles on hard-packed, gently graded gravel and dirt trails from the heart of the nation’s capital north to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

We start in Washington, DC, where we’ll enjoy a quick tour of the many historic monuments before rolling through farmland and sun-dappled woods as our surroundings soon become more wild. There will be plenty of off-bike opportunities throughout the tour, from Appalachian day hikes to visiting Revolutionary and Civil War battle sites.

With stellar car-free riding and gentle grades, this is an ideal tour for the first-time, self-contained tourist or for the rider who wants to ease into the season.

Route

Additional Details
Start Location:
Washington, DC
End Location:
Washington, DC
Airport:
Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA)
Total Days:
9
Riding Days:
7
Layover Days:
2
Riders:
12
Miles:
348
Average Daily Mileage:
49
Accommodations:
Camping/Indoor
Meals:
Shared Cooking
Difficulty:
Level 2
Technical Difficulty:
Easy to Moderate
Terrain:
Gentle
Restricted Bike Type:
Road/Cyclocross, eBike, eTrike