A rest day, cold medicine, two very good nights of sleep, and I was ready to ride.



The towpath is between the canal and the Potomac River.

Reconstructed barge that used to ply the C&O Canal.

The barges were 90 feet long and 14.5 feet wide with about 6 inches of clearance on each side. A $5 fine had to be paid if any part of the lock was bumped.


This path was more challenging: less-well maintained, hard-packed dirt and so many muddy sections.
Turtle-spotting.


The totally dark Paw Paw Tunnel, 3118 feet long. We used flashlights and walked slowly attempting to avoid the puddles.

At the other end, I climbed the rather steep steps.

View from the top.

This tree fell after JD rode to meet us.

Mud accumulation by the end of the day.

Tonight’s B&B in Little Orleans MD – with a great bike washing station in the back.

The view from across the road.

Miles = 46