Edit: I see that he did a section South of Harpers Ferry, which is why the trail looks so nice. Last Summer, I did the GAP, then started the C&O in Cumberland on my ICE trike. There was some trail work, and the bypass was very steep and muddy. Paw Paw Tunnel was closed, so I paid a guy with a pickup to ferry me around. Most people that do this can only carry bikes. The trail is more suited to a two-wheel bike. Very narrow, with a grassy strip down the middle, and muddy if it rains (even a little). When I had to go around a fallen tree, I almost went into the canal. One good thing about the C&O is the wildlife. I saw otter, blue heron, eagles, deer, etc. I couldn't get my phone out fast enough to get pictures, except for one turtle. There are primitive campsites every few miles. I think all have water, some have picnic tables. There are also porta-potties here and there. If you want to go into a town for food or lodging, you need to find a trailhead and ride a ways on the roads. Plan on carrying a few days food, and camping. When I reached the Western Maryland Rail Trail, I took it into Hancock. That trail is paved and wide. Just a few spots with frost heave. You have to look for the trail intersection, as the sign is very small. It just says "Rail Trail". I had a small accident in Hancock, so decided to call it quits. Perhaps next year, I will finish the C&O. I was told that from Harpers Ferry into DC, that the C&O is much better. Some YT videos seem to bear this out. The steps are at Harpers Ferry. I understand that to get into town, you need to use them. I assume that you can stay on the trail and bypass the steps. You'd think that someone would make it easier by building a ramp you could bike up. I'm certainly not going to attempt carrying a trike up those steps. BTW, the GAP is highly recommended. Smooth, wide and shady, except for the first few miles out of Pittsburg, where it goes through an industrial area. Watch for signs in this area, it's easy to go off the trail. If you're back that way, the two trails that make up the Northern Central Rail Trail are nice. In MD, it's called the Torrey Brown Trail. Crossing the PA line, it becomes the York Heritage Trail. Each section is about 20 miles. The PA half is much better maintained, and has nice artwork along the way. I did each half from the state line and back, on two different days. There is a very small park with parking spots just North of the state line, right along the trail.

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@trikemyway2039 thankyou my friend will have a go

Hummm. I ride a trike. Truman was President when I was born. I have arthritis in my ankles, knees and hips. I’m putting the finishing touches on 5 day, 300 mile, self contained tour. My Doctors are fine with it. We old and quite capable of making our own informed decisions.

@@gon2westexas some grow young, others grow cold… ✌️😂✌️

Not important at slow speeds and with pedal assist

Look at the age represented here? I ride a Bacchetta Giro A20 touring recumbent and I lead rides with it, in a group of diamond frame riders .69 this year and I ride two wheels not three as the cycling infrastructure where I live is less developed than where this video was shot. You just can not beat a recumbent for comfort and I happen to like comfort and speed.

Hello! Then you are lucky!!!❤😉👍

Well your Aunt is awesome!

Just as we no longer use ox-drawn wagons to get around, rather, we use cars, so technology allows us to cycle further and faster because of pedal-assisted tiny little electric motors. At last, older people as well as those with medical conditions can get out there and enjoy the feeling of the wind in their hair. Btw, you still have to pedal to get going, only, it’s as if someone is giving you a little push- absolutely wonderful!

E-assist is actually better for you. Still have to pedal but can go further and longer. Better workout. And this is backed by research.

ICE trikes are great! Who made your custom flags?

What sun canopy are you using please 🙏 😊😊😊

@@waynehayward2242 Weak excuse. Suck It up buttercup and pedal (only using yourself as being the sole power). The technology excuse to getting around better nowadays is lame a.f. It's a bicycle! How hard is it to pedal by yourself!? SMH...this snowflake generation is weak AS.F. I rode from California to Tucson, AZ pulling a trailer filled with gear all by myself without any electric assist. Those batteries are heavy and don't last very long before they have to be recharged for 8 hours. Not very efficient if you ask me.