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And don't be too sure about the WMRT, either. When I was there earlier this year we encountered a mud slide that deposited a big layer of mud 6" deep in places on top of the blacktop where the bank collapsed, less than a mile from the far end of the trail. One of our group crashed on it. When we turned around and were on the way back, they'd closed the trail.
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Just finished the GAP/C&O on Friday and in response to a few common questions:
Yes, the trail is still closed in Brunswick due to the bridge being washed out, but there is a large and wide (can't miss it) side path down to the water right next to the bridge and the stream is narrow (~25') and very passable. Ankle deep when I went across. There are other construction-related detours along the way, but they are all very short -- up and over and back down. Despite only having one day/night of significant rain this past week the C&O is still VERY muddy in many, many spots. Frequent 10-20 foot sections of 4-5 inch deep mud. You can often ride around them, but mostly you just have to go through. I rode WTB Resolutes (700x42) tubeless and could not have been happier. Fast on the pavement/hard pack, smooth over the bumps, and very capable in the mud (good floatation and shed mud quickly). My riding partners were on 33-34s and they did OK, but they're much smaller (and better) than I am. And wrt to the leaves, they were just starting to turn in most spots, but given the wetness of the summer and the sudden drop in temps, they may just die and fall. Still, the ride is beautiful and fun and I wouldn't hesitate to do it again. If interested, you can check my Instagram for some pics from the ride: https://www.instagram.com/kurt__rosenthal/?hl=en Enjoy! |
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Would also do again!
My group and I finished GAP/C&O on Saturday 10/20 and had a great time.
As reported above, C&O is muddy for long sections. In addition to the mud, we rode hardpack, rough gravel, groomed gravel, soupy gravel (on a rainy day), and pavement (~50 mi due to detours and exploring in towns). All of my traveling party were grateful to have some form of small-knob tires. I rode Compass Pumpkin Ridge 650B X 42 Tubeless and felt they were perfect in every way. The rest of my group also liked their tires, too! Schwalbe Thunder Burt 27.5 X 53 (rear) 57 (front) Tubeless Kenda Small Block 8 29 X 2.2 w/tubes Schwalbe Rapid Rob 29 X 2.2 w/tubes |
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Thank you very much for the kind words. Hard to take a bad pic on that trail.
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