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3 day "Best Of" Canal RideBOOK THIS TRIP
DESCRIPTION
Have a group of 4 or more?**
Let River Riders help you plan your outdoor get away. 
We can arrange a custom bike trip for your group on the beautiful and historic Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park. The beauty will amaze you as you trek from Cumberland to Georgetown on the constant but slight downhill grade. We will tailor the trip to your group’s abililities. We can also arrange the trips if you have your own bikes.
3 Day “best of” canal ride
This is the way to see all of the popular attractions along the canal without having to ride all of the miles in between. The option allows much more time for site seeing and relaxing while still getting some “miles” in on the canal.
Day 1 If you're camping, we'll drive you to Oldtown and start your 25 mile ride to Little Orleans. Along the way you’ll see the confluence of the North and South Branch of the Potomac, and the 3118 foot long Paw Paw Tunnel. (Don't forget your flashlight.) That evening, you'll camp at Little Orleans.
For “inside” accommodations, you'll start your trip at Paw Paw and cruise through the 3118 foot long Paw Paw Tunnel. (Don't forget your flashlight.) You'll also see several historical aquaducts and the confluence of the Cacapon River and the Potomac River. Ride to Hancock for your evening lodging. We'll drop off your gear for you at your hotel.
Day 2 We’ll pick you up at Hancock or Little Orleans and take you to Dam 4 where you’ll travel another 25 miles to Harpers Ferry. Along the way you’ll see several caves including Dam 4 Cave, Killiansburg Cave, and John Brown's Cave. You'll also pass beautiful and historic Shepherdstown and the Harpers Ferry Gap. That evening you can camp at Huckelberry Hill or arrange accommodations of your choice in Harpers Ferry.
Day 3 We'll take you to Seneca Creek where you'll bike 25 miles from Seneca Creek to Georgetown including Seneca Creek Aquaduct, Great Falls of the Potomac and Mather’s Gorge finishing at the Georgetown Visitor’s Center. A great finish to a great trip. Remember, these are just our suggestions. If you have something specific in mind, let us help arrange it for you.
River Riders will gladly help arrange other trips for you as well.
DATES
Daily Year Round
RATES
4 or more guests:
$350 per person bike rental and shuttle
$500 per person for a guided trip (includes bike rental & shuttle)
$150 per person shuttle fee for "one way" shuttles will apply to groups less than 4 guests.
DISCOUNTS
As required, normally night before or early morning for ride times
DIRECTIONS
TESTIMONIALS
River Riders featured in South Coast Living
ACCOMMODATIONS
Campgrounds, Hotels, B&B's and other Things to Do
THINGS TO BRING
Group Leader Information
Adobe Acrobat [PDF map] (large file from the NPS) of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park.
General Canal [Information] from the National Park Service
[BikeWashington.org] - Excellent website with C&O Canal Information
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