Thank you very much for watching. This was a really fun trail. There is so many historic relics and beautiful scenes. For me, it was totally worth using all this year's vacation.
Nice very informative video. My brothers and I will be doing both the gap and c&o from Pittsburgh to DC. We start Sunday (October 29) I will also check out your Gap video. Thanks for sharing!
I honestly haven't started my gap video yet. This video is doing so good I wanted to ride the wave. Ots my most popular video by far. If you want to know anything about the GAP hit me up and I'll yell you what I know. Thanks for watching, people like you make it worth the effort to make these videos. Good luck and have fun on those trails, I sure did.
Thanks a lot. I try to show mainly the trail, plus what I use to get it done, with a little bit of my goofy comic relief. I appreciate your comment. Thank you, I'm stoked you like it
I know it’s confusing, but you missed the first mile of the canal in Georgetown. When you passed the Swedish embassy you were only about a hundred yards from the actual mile “0”…it’s really hard to find. If you go around the Thompson Boat center, you’ll be at mile 0.
I thought and read that the stone marker that says mile 0 was the beginning. That's where we started. I have pictures of us in front of it. I lost the video that showed it. It was corrupt and wouldn't work
Yes I learned the hard way to check and tighten every nut, bolt or screw on my bike everyday . Also, use Red Loctite on fasteners for luggage racks etc. I also carry zip ties and bungee cords.😂😂
I did this trail in 2022! Paw Paw tunnel was closed. Had a good time . I parked car in Pittsburgh and took Amtrak to DC and biked westbound. The first 20 miles outside of DC are pretty rocky but after that it was really good.
Great video! I rode the C&O from Georgetown in the fall of 22 when the paw-paw was closed. I took the contractor supplied shuttle to the top of the mountain. I naively though that they brought you down the other side. Quite the trip riding the brakes all the was down with one leg off the pedal for balance. Had to get off and walk a few rocky dangerous spots. I pitied the people who did the trail from Cumberland!
Thank you! I really enjoyed the C&O. It's my favorite trail that I've done to date. I really like bike packing and camping. Thank you very much for view and the great comment. I appreciate you
Great video, I have wanted to do the C&O trail for a few years. Was kinda bummed when the tunnel closed, glad to see it is opened back up. How did your bike/setup hold up to the ride?
We got extremely lucky on the Paw Paw Tunnel timing. It was really something to see. As far as my set up, I can think of anything I would change. I went down the huge staircase detour and (spoiler) the stairs at the end of the GAP. The Marlin is a beast. They make great bikepacking rigs. Love my Thule panniers also. Glad you enjoyed the video. Can't thank you enough for watching and commenting.
why did you not go from Pitt to DC and then take the shuttle back to Pittsburgh so you were riding downhill the whole time LOL great video. GAP is one of my favorite rides ever
We did very mild uphill til cumberland, then a big 24 mile uphill then the rest of the GAP was all downhill. I loved it. I firmly believe that these trails would be equally as fun no matter which direction you ride. I will do it the other way next time thanks for watching.
The reward for finishing the C&O was way better than the reward for finishing the GAP. Lol. Steak vs half a day driving . In the end they both were great trails.
DO NOT count on those water pumps on C&O though. When I went through several were dry or even closed . Some were undrinkable. Some had heavy iodine in them. Bring a Sawyer filter setup because you might get stuck in between water sources.😂😂
"The canal's principal cargo was coal from the Allegheny Mountains." From the Wikipedia. No mention of lumber boats. You are correct about the mules, I said donkeys and was wrong. My bad.
Ya'll boys seems to be the 2nd person plural, like ustedes in Spanish. The word buzzard assumedly facetiously implies that your group wouldn't survive, due to unfortunate circumstances.
Thanks for sharing, doing this trip next week so im tryin to watch videos and prepare myself. Also i dig that neck tattoo!
This was my absolute favorite trip. Thank you for the compliments. I appreciate your view. Hope you have a good a time as I did. Such an awesome trail
Loved the video
Learnt a lot
That's a great comment. Exactly why I do it (and so later in life I can relive the madness). I appreciate your view and comment. Thank you
This was great footage. Thanks. On my list to do.
Thank you very much for watching. This was a really fun trail. There is so many historic relics and beautiful scenes. For me, it was totally worth using all this year's vacation.
Nice very informative video. My brothers and I will be doing both the gap and c&o from Pittsburgh to DC. We start Sunday (October 29) I will also check out your Gap video. Thanks for sharing!
I honestly haven't started my gap video yet. This video is doing so good I wanted to ride the wave. Ots my most popular video by far. If you want to know anything about the GAP hit me up and I'll yell you what I know. Thanks for watching, people like you make it worth the effort to make these videos. Good luck and have fun on those trails, I sure did.
Great video! No music no bs! Definitely will check out more
Thanks a lot. I try to show mainly the trail, plus what I use to get it done, with a little bit of my goofy comic relief. I appreciate your comment. Thank you, I'm stoked you like it
I know it’s confusing, but you missed the first mile of the canal in Georgetown. When you passed the Swedish embassy you were only about a hundred yards from the actual mile “0”…it’s really hard to find. If you go around the Thompson Boat center, you’ll be at mile 0.
I thought and read that the stone marker that says mile 0 was the beginning. That's where we started. I have pictures of us in front of it. I lost the video that showed it. It was corrupt and wouldn't work
Hey JB! Great bike trail. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe out there
Thanks brotha
Great video!.. im going this week, wish me luck in this heat!
Make sure and take supplements for your water. You need to stay properly hydrated. Good luck and have a great trip.!!
Planning to do the C&O in June. Thanks for the info.
This is my favorite trail to date. I freaky like to bike pack and the C&O gives you the wilderness feeling. Absolutely loved it
I want do this ride ! thnx for sharing
Your won't regret it. It's awesome
Yes I learned the hard way to check and tighten every nut, bolt or screw on my bike everyday . Also, use Red Loctite on fasteners for luggage racks etc. I also carry zip ties and bungee cords.😂😂
I did this trail in 2022! Paw Paw tunnel was closed. Had a good time . I parked car in Pittsburgh and took Amtrak to DC and biked westbound. The first 20 miles outside of DC are pretty rocky but after that it was really good.
I loved this trail, at just got lucky on seeing the Paw Paw. Thank you for watching. DC was pretty wild, downtown
Wow just subbed
Thank you. I really appreciate that. I'll be dropping my GAP in week or two. It's basically part 2 of this video.
What kind of shuttle can accomadate all your bikes and gear?Just wondering how you find them.Good ride!
Bills car service. They shuttle the GAP and the C&O. Great company
Thanks! @@138modified
Brillant you hammock camp i love hammock touring ..another reason i dont use racks pain
I'm definitely a hammock camper. I sleep so much better and I feel like they break down and pack up into a smaller bag.
@@138modified yeah me too but my issue is love camping in mountain
Great video!
I rode the C&O from Georgetown in the fall of 22 when the paw-paw was closed. I took the contractor supplied shuttle to the top of the mountain. I naively though that they brought you down the other side.
Quite the trip riding the brakes all the was down with one leg off the pedal for balance. Had to get off and walk a few rocky dangerous spots.
I pitied the people who did the trail from Cumberland!
Thank you!
I really enjoyed the C&O. It's my favorite trail that I've done to date. I really like bike packing and camping. Thank you very much for view and the great comment. I appreciate you
Great video, I have wanted to do the C&O trail for a few years. Was kinda bummed when the tunnel closed, glad to see it is opened back up. How did your bike/setup hold up to the ride?
We got extremely lucky on the Paw Paw Tunnel timing. It was really something to see. As far as my set up, I can think of anything I would change. I went down the huge staircase detour and (spoiler) the stairs at the end of the GAP. The Marlin is a beast. They make great bikepacking rigs. Love my Thule panniers also. Glad you enjoyed the video. Can't thank you enough for watching and commenting.
Going up and over the Pawpaw mtn. Was a great experience!
why did you not go from Pitt to DC and then take the shuttle back to Pittsburgh so you were riding downhill the whole time LOL great video. GAP is one of my favorite rides ever
We did very mild uphill til cumberland, then a big 24 mile uphill then the rest of the GAP was all downhill. I loved it.
I firmly believe that these trails would be equally as fun no matter which direction you ride. I will do it the other way next time thanks for watching.
REALLY wanted to see the reward. Steak.
The reward for finishing the C&O was way better than the reward for finishing the GAP. Lol. Steak vs half a day driving . In the end they both were great trails.
DO NOT count on those water pumps on C&O though. When I went through several were dry or even closed . Some were undrinkable. Some had heavy iodine in them. Bring a Sawyer filter setup because you might get stuck in between water sources.😂😂
I always carry a sawyer squeeze and my CNOC bag
hey jimbo, it was lumber that was carried by mules not donky's . and not coal.
"The canal's principal cargo was coal from the Allegheny Mountains."
From the Wikipedia. No mention of lumber boats.
You are correct about the mules, I said donkeys and was wrong. My bad.
ya'll boys are having some buzzard luck. I can tell ya'll boys are not prepared for this kind of trip!!
I don't know what this means.
Ya'll boys seems to be the 2nd person plural, like ustedes in Spanish. The word buzzard assumedly facetiously implies that your group wouldn't survive, due to unfortunate circumstances.
My group did this trail with no issues. Again, I have no idea what your talking about.