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We did this ride on our Lectric XP trikes and we had a great experience. Trail started out crushed limestone which was pretty smooth. Changed to gravel service road which wasn’t bad but the road is a public recreation area where you have to share the road. We only met 3 trucks. Speed limit is 15 miles an hour which the trucks respected. That takes you the town of Hopewell which you have a short ride through the town. Just be mindful of the trail signs, the first right hand turn sign is not real clear and we missed it and had to turn around but after that the signs were clear. The trail is paved from Hopewell to Warriors Path State Park. Be sure to budget time for the state park, very nice picnic areas and worth spending time there. We ended up doing 30 miles but that was biking the state park as well. Worth the trip!
The eastern 8 or so miles can be a bit noisy from the adjacent highway I-70 sounds, but otherwise a smooth, sweet ride.
Beautiful scenery and a very quiet ride. Trail is very easy. We will ride this one again.
Rode from Cumberland to DC in Sept 2026. Trail surface has been upgraded most of the way with crushed stone. A big improvement over the dirt, mud, and single track I encountered 6 years ago when I last rode this trail. The only sections without smooth crushed surface were just East of the Paw Paw Tunnel (5 miles), between Hancock and Licking Creek (10 miles) and between Great Falls and Georgetown (15 miles). You can bypass the rough section East of Hancock by using the Western Maryland trail. You can bypass the last 5 miles into Georgetown on the Capital Crescent trail.
The trail has visibly deteriorated since I last rode it. Too many muddy sections, the grassy middle has gotten worse, and the roots bumps on the paved section are once again on the rise. The bridge which was under repair had no barriers or signs. I don't know what the status is with the bridge. A couple of miles outside Williamsburg there are a couple abandoned leftover carts, perhaps from a homeless person. I wonder if anyone even looked into this.
Great trail. New parking lot off Rt 116 and connecting bridge is under construction. Trail is easy to walk and is well maintained !!
Just completed the C&O Canal Towpath in September 2026, riding west from DC to Cumberland. Overall, this was an awesome trip and I’ll definitely be recommending it to others. I thought I was pretty well prepared, but there were a few things I learned along the way. I lost the trail in Georgetown thanks to a combination of detours and GPS error, so keep an eye out when you’re leaving DC. If you’re taking Amtrak, also expect that your train could be delayed by up to an hour or more. I was running 40s at 35 PSI, and I’d say the trail felt reasonably smooth about 75% of the time. The rest ranged from chunky and rough to exactly what you’d expect from an old canal towpath. One thing I absolutely wish I had packed was something for stings. Near the end of the trip, I had something chasing me and managed to get stung right in the neck. Definitely not how I pictured finishing the ride. Also, if you’re planning on stopping in Harpers Ferry, check the current construction situation before counting on it as a stop. Of all the towns I passed through, Brunswick was probably my favorite. It was clean, nice, and felt like a great place to stop and reset for a bit. One unexpected bonus: in three days, I never had to use a port-a-john. That alone deserves a five-star rating. Overall, I loved the trip. The scenery, history, towns, and feeling of being completely disconnected for a few days made it well worth doing. I’m already looking forward to doing it again!
We rode the GAP from Cedar Creek Park to the Boston trailhead at the base of the Historic Boston Bridge and back. About 36 miles round trip. What a great ride. Smooth trail with lots of benches and several picnic areas and toilet facilities. Well maintained. Passed through several little communities along the trail. No major highways and very few little roads to cross making it very safe. Got a delicious huge “medium” size ice cream cone at the “Big Twist” in Blythedale, right off the trail. Highly recommend this ride!
This is one of the most beautiful bike trails I have ridden. We rode this trail on a Monday. It was recently paved and runs for 24 miles before connecting with the C&O Canal Tow Path. Many times, we would ride for 4-6 miles before passing another biker. About 90% of the trail is shaded and very flat. We parked at the eastern end in Big Pool less than ½ mile off interstate 70. There are primitive restrooms at this location. Additional porta pots are around the 9 and 20-mile markers plus restaurants and gas stations in the town of Hancock. There is a bike shop in Hancock just off the trail and I was told by another biker they rent ebikes. Even though this trail is over 100 minutes from my home I plan to ride it 1-2 times a year.
We were just passing through the area and wanted to do a quick bike ride. Began at the Big Pool trailhead (MM0). Cycled about 8.5 miles before turning around. This section of the trail was nicely paved and shaded. As others mentioned, the one drawback was at about MM2, the trail parallels the freeway and it is quite noisy. However, we were aware of this when we started. If I was passing through the area again, I would try another section of the trail.
Discovered this comfortable place with great accommodations for two bike travelers. They offer a pullout sofa if you do not wish to share a bed. Indoor bike storage with a comfy bed and a hot shower! Distillery right next-door and two restaurants to fuel up in the morning to get back on the trail. Close to the panhandle of West Virginia. Their name is Harmony Trail Haven on Airbnb.
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