New interpretative signs on Great Allegheny Passage
Nine new informational and interpretive signs have been installed along the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP).
How Asleep at the Wheel Got Rolling in Paw Paw, West Virginia (with a Little Help from the Hog Farm and Alice Cooper!
Legendary band Asleep at the Wheel first came together in the unlikely locale of Paw Paw, West Virginia!
WQED's Documentary, The Great Ride. the C&O Canal and the Great Allegheny Passage
WQED, Pittsburgh, explores one of America's most cherished biking destinations. This destination features two connecting trails: the C&O...
Bike Trippin’ on the C&O Canal National Historical Park
Whether "glamping it" by staying at a B&B, hotel, historic blockhouse, or "roughing it" by bikepacking to the primitive hiker-biker sites along the towpath, a multi-day bike trip in the C&O Canal National Historical Park can be a magical experience for riders of all ages and skill levels.
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C&O Canal National Historical Park Trail Towns: Shepherdstown, WV
One town I highly recommend, whether for a stop for dining or an overnight stay, is Shepherdstown, WV. Located in the lower Shenandoah Valley, it sits adjacent to and across the Potomac River, making it easily accessible from the C&O Canal's towpath.
