Bike

Three Day Biking

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DESCRIPTION


Have a group of 4 or more?** Let River Riders help you plan your outdoor get away. biking on the C&O Canal National Park

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 full canal ride
biking on the C&O Canal National Park

Day 1

60 miles from Cumberland to Hancock including Spring’s Gap, Oldtown, MD, the confluence of the North and South Branch of the Potomac, and the 3118 foot long Paw Paw Tunnel

Day 2

64 miles from Hancock to Harpers Ferry including Dam’s 3, 4, and 5, Fort Frederick State Park, Killiansburg Cave, beautiful and historic Shepherdstown and the Harpers Ferry Gap

Day 3

60 miles from Harpers Ferry to Georgetown including Weverton Cliffs, an operating toll ferry at White’s Ferry, Seneca Creek Aquaduct, Great Falls of the Potomac and Mather’s Gorge finishing at the Georgetown Visitor’s Center.

 

This trip is for riders who are in good physical condition ready for day long rides - a great way to see the whole canal.

DATES

Daily Year Round

RATES

4 or more guests:
$190 per person bike rental and shuttle
$475 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.

DIRECTIONS

Harpers Ferry, WV

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.


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General Canal [Information] from the National Park Service

[Current Canal News]

[C and O Canal Slide Show]

[BikeWashington.org] - Excellent website with C&O Canal Information

LIABILITY WAIVER

Liability Waiver

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