Here is a picture of Big Bill's. A regular stop along to towpath. Bill's was truely unique and offered a variety of dressings for your salad (not).
Tuesday, May 17, 2005
Saturday, May 14, 2005
Thursday, May 12, 2005
Day 5
Leave Whites Ferry at 7:30 Mile Post 35. It is a working ferry.
11 AM Great Falls mp 14
2 PM Georgetown mp 1
3 PM Washington Monument
6 PM Rich, Beth, & Trey's house My new Grandson is arriving the week before.
8 PM Start Home
12 Midnight Weston
11 AM Great Falls mp 14
2 PM Georgetown mp 1
3 PM Washington Monument
6 PM Rich, Beth, & Trey's house My new Grandson is arriving the week before.
8 PM Start Home
12 Midnight Weston
Day 4
Leave Hancock at 7 am, breakfast at Sheets.
There is a 15 mile paved Rails to Trails parallel to the canal here, we usually take that for a change of pace.
Lunch at Williamsport. We like Sheetz. This is a nice little town. There is a bike shop.
Whites Ferry about 4 pm. We stayed at The Angler's Inn B&B 535-1239 ($85 & $70)
The views along the Potomac are grand!
Brunswick is where we stopped for the day last year. I have been thinking about going ahead to White's Ferry for those who would like to ride a Century. Need to work on the details of this with Mark and the Leigh's. Those who are staying at a Motel in Leesburg need to make a reservation. Rooms were hard to come by last year.
There is a 15 mile paved Rails to Trails parallel to the canal here, we usually take that for a change of pace.
Lunch at Williamsport. We like Sheetz. This is a nice little town. There is a bike shop.
Whites Ferry about 4 pm. We stayed at The Angler's Inn B&B 535-1239 ($85 & $70)
The views along the Potomac are grand!
Brunswick is where we stopped for the day last year. I have been thinking about going ahead to White's Ferry for those who would like to ride a Century. Need to work on the details of this with Mark and the Leigh's. Those who are staying at a Motel in Leesburg need to make a reservation. Rooms were hard to come by last year.
Day 3
Leave Cumberland 8:00 am. This is milepost 185 on the C&O towpath. The path is dirt. Can get a little muddy in wet weather. It is nice flat riding though and to average 10 mph is not pushing it.
The Paw Paw Tunnel is at MP 155, we should get there around 11:15. Cindy will tell you a light is nice, not absolutely necessary. 30 miles so far today.
Milepost 142 (Little Orleans) is lunch at Bill's (a trip highlight)
The other tourists are sparse on this part of the trail but very friendly.
Hancock at 4 pm. Last year we stayed at The Hannock Motel(1-800-329-6108). We stayed at the Econolodge in 1999 ($50 & $65) in 97 we stayed at a B&B.
We have used 3 restaurants for dinner. You must have a picture ID to be in an establishment that sells "your favorite legal beverage" in Maryland. (ask Lee)
The Paw Paw Tunnel is at MP 155, we should get there around 11:15. Cindy will tell you a light is nice, not absolutely necessary. 30 miles so far today.
Milepost 142 (Little Orleans) is lunch at Bill's (a trip highlight)
The other tourists are sparse on this part of the trail but very friendly.
Hancock at 4 pm. Last year we stayed at The Hannock Motel(1-800-329-6108). We stayed at the Econolodge in 1999 ($50 & $65) in 97 we stayed at a B&B.
We have used 3 restaurants for dinner. You must have a picture ID to be in an establishment that sells "your favorite legal beverage" in Maryland. (ask Lee)
Day Two
Sunday-June 17- 67 miles
Have breakfast and be on the road by 7:30 am Rt. 93 to Mt. Storm Lake by 8:45- rest stop at at the truck stop.
Down Hill!!!! To Scheer and the Greenland Gap- Stay out of Cindy's way!!!
The valley from here to Ridgeville is nice. No traffic and great view. It's Rt 3 until we get to
Mineral County, then it becomes Rt. 9
Lunch at Ridgeville-if you forget to buy at the truck stop, Lee will share. About 42 miles so far this day.
The people at the Short Gap Store don't know how far it is to Cumberland. But we know it's Rt.
28 to the C&O. This 4 or 5 miles is in traffic, with a paved shoulder. Not too bad, but we have to take care.
Cumberland about 3:30. we stayed at the Braddock-nice rooms and hot tub & pool. They picked us up and took us back to the C&O the next morning. Doc will work on your bike in the room.
Room was $49 single and $66 double. 1-800-296-6006
The Inn at Walnut Bottom is a nice B&B
The flounder is good at the restaurant.
We ride 67 miles on Sunday. C&O visitor center is good.
Have breakfast and be on the road by 7:30 am Rt. 93 to Mt. Storm Lake by 8:45- rest stop at at the truck stop.
Down Hill!!!! To Scheer and the Greenland Gap- Stay out of Cindy's way!!!
The valley from here to Ridgeville is nice. No traffic and great view. It's Rt 3 until we get to
Mineral County, then it becomes Rt. 9
Lunch at Ridgeville-if you forget to buy at the truck stop, Lee will share. About 42 miles so far this day.
The people at the Short Gap Store don't know how far it is to Cumberland. But we know it's Rt.
28 to the C&O. This 4 or 5 miles is in traffic, with a paved shoulder. Not too bad, but we have to take care.
Cumberland about 3:30. we stayed at the Braddock-nice rooms and hot tub & pool. They picked us up and took us back to the C&O the next morning. Doc will work on your bike in the room.
Room was $49 single and $66 double. 1-800-296-6006
The Inn at Walnut Bottom is a nice B&B
The flounder is good at the restaurant.
We ride 67 miles on Sunday. C&O visitor center is good.
Day One
Saturday - June 16
75 miles
Leave Weston at 6:30 am
Arrive in Elkins at 10:30 am we had lunch at Shoney's last year 33 miles -on the road by 11:10
Rt 9 to Shavers Fork River
Parsons at 2:30 pm- we like the river side ride from Elkins to Parsons 22 miles
Railroad grade to Hendricks
Davis by 6:00 pm via the Blackwater Canyon- it is closed now, understand it will be open-
it is a 76 Mile day.
We use the Best Western Motel-nice rooms-restaurant open for breakfast. About $55 for single and $62 for double. 259-5245
Dinner at Sirianni's Great food and beverages.
75 miles
Leave Weston at 6:30 am
Arrive in Elkins at 10:30 am we had lunch at Shoney's last year 33 miles -on the road by 11:10
Rt 9 to Shavers Fork River
Parsons at 2:30 pm- we like the river side ride from Elkins to Parsons 22 miles
Railroad grade to Hendricks
Davis by 6:00 pm via the Blackwater Canyon- it is closed now, understand it will be open-
it is a 76 Mile day.
We use the Best Western Motel-nice rooms-restaurant open for breakfast. About $55 for single and $62 for double. 259-5245
Dinner at Sirianni's Great food and beverages.
Trip Information
We suggest a bike rack with a bag and/or panniers. We ride our mountain bikes. Most of us use our regular off-road tires. A computer for speed and distance is nice. We arrange the ride home by taking our van up the week before. We can haul up to 7. A camel back for water is necessary. The C & O has water and restrooms.
Kraus Tour 2003
(Past Trip Information)
We have scheduled our annual Weston to Washington trip for June 21 thru the 25; that
is Saturday thru Wednesday.
For those interested, here’s the proposed schedule:
Saturday –June 21-75 miles
Leave Weston at 7:00 am
Arrive in Elkins at 10:30 am (33 miles) –on the road by 11:10
Allegheny Highland Trail to Parsons (22) miles
Parsons at 1:00 pm- lunch
Railroad grade to Hendricks
Davis by 5:30 pm via the Blackwater Canyon- Steve, Todd, Dan, and I rode down it last month
We use the Best Western Motel-nice rooms-restaurant open for breakfast. About $75 for single
and $67 for double. 259-5245
Dinner at Sirianni’s Great food and beverages
Sunday-June 22- 67 miles
Have breakfast and be on the road by 7:30 am Rt. 93 to Mt. Storm Lake by 8:45 - rest stop
at the truck stop.
Down Hill!!!! To Scheer and the Greenland Gap- Watch out for the deer!
The valley from here to Ridgeville is nice. No traffic and great view. It’s Rt 3 until we get to
Mineral County , then it becomes Rt. 9
Lunch at Ridgeville-. Cindy found a spot among some trees. About 45 miles so far this day.
The people at the Short Gap Store don’t know how far it is to Cumberland .( But we know its Rt.
28 to the C&O. ) This 4 or 5 miles is in traffic, with a paved shoulder. Not too bad, but we have to
take care.
Cumberland about 3:30 . We stay at the Braddock-nice rooms and hot tub & pool. They picked
us up and took us back to the C&O the next morning.
Room was $66 single and $71 double. 1-800-296-6006
We ride 67 miles on Sunday. C&O visitor center is good.
Monday-June 23- 63 miles
Leave Cumberland 8:00 am. Don’t forget Steve
This is milepost 185 on the C&O towpath. The path is dirt. Can get
a little muddy in wet weather. It is nice flat riding though and to average 10 mph is not pushing it.
The Paw Paw Tunnel is at MP 155, we should get there around 11:15 . Cindy will tell you a
light is nice, not absolutely necessary. 30 miles so far today.
Milepost 142 (Little Orleans) is lunch at Bill’s (a trip highlight) Cindy will meet us here
The other tourists are sparse on this part of the trail but very friendly.
Hancock at 4 pm . We are staying at the Best Value Hancock Motel $52 single and $55. Phone
301-678-6108.
Cindy is going home this evening. Michael (Mark’s brother-in-law) is going to take the van to his house. We will have to carry all we have on Tuesday morning. Will need to pack light.
Tuesday-June 24- 70 miles
Leave Hancock at 7 am , breakfast at Sheets.
There is a 15 mile paved Rails to Trails parallel to the canal here, we usually take that for a change
of pace.
Lunch at Williamsport . We like Sheetz. This is a nice little town. There is a bike shop.
Harpers Ferry about 3:00 pm . Brunswick about 4 pm . Michael will pick us up for the trip
to Mark’s(540-668-6680)
The views along the Potomac are grand!
Wednesday-June 25- 70 miles
Leave White’s Ferry 8:00 MP 35. It is a working ferry.
Great Falls 2pm - MP 14
Georgetown - 4 pm –MP 1
Washington Monument- 4:30
Beth & Rich’s – 6 pm
Start home – 8 pm
Weston – 1 am
We suggest a bike rack with a bag and/or panniers. We ride our mountain bikes. Most of us
use our regular off-road tires. A computer for speed and distance is nice.
A camel back for water is necessary. The C & O has water and restrooms.
We are planning on t-shirts and Cindy will be taking up money for food and gas.
We have scheduled our annual Weston to Washington trip for June 21 thru the 25; that
is Saturday thru Wednesday.
For those interested, here’s the proposed schedule:
Saturday –June 21-75 miles
Leave Weston at 7:00 am
Arrive in Elkins at 10:30 am (33 miles) –on the road by 11:10
Allegheny Highland Trail to Parsons (22) miles
Parsons at 1:00 pm- lunch
Railroad grade to Hendricks
Davis by 5:30 pm via the Blackwater Canyon- Steve, Todd, Dan, and I rode down it last month
We use the Best Western Motel-nice rooms-restaurant open for breakfast. About $75 for single
and $67 for double. 259-5245
Dinner at Sirianni’s Great food and beverages
Sunday-June 22- 67 miles
Have breakfast and be on the road by 7:30 am Rt. 93 to Mt. Storm Lake by 8:45 - rest stop
at the truck stop.
Down Hill!!!! To Scheer and the Greenland Gap- Watch out for the deer!
The valley from here to Ridgeville is nice. No traffic and great view. It’s Rt 3 until we get to
Mineral County , then it becomes Rt. 9
Lunch at Ridgeville-. Cindy found a spot among some trees. About 45 miles so far this day.
The people at the Short Gap Store don’t know how far it is to Cumberland .( But we know its Rt.
28 to the C&O. ) This 4 or 5 miles is in traffic, with a paved shoulder. Not too bad, but we have to
take care.
Cumberland about 3:30 . We stay at the Braddock-nice rooms and hot tub & pool. They picked
us up and took us back to the C&O the next morning.
Room was $66 single and $71 double. 1-800-296-6006
We ride 67 miles on Sunday. C&O visitor center is good.
Monday-June 23- 63 miles
Leave Cumberland 8:00 am. Don’t forget Steve
This is milepost 185 on the C&O towpath. The path is dirt. Can get
a little muddy in wet weather. It is nice flat riding though and to average 10 mph is not pushing it.
The Paw Paw Tunnel is at MP 155, we should get there around 11:15 . Cindy will tell you a
light is nice, not absolutely necessary. 30 miles so far today.
Milepost 142 (Little Orleans) is lunch at Bill’s (a trip highlight) Cindy will meet us here
The other tourists are sparse on this part of the trail but very friendly.
Hancock at 4 pm . We are staying at the Best Value Hancock Motel $52 single and $55. Phone
301-678-6108.
Cindy is going home this evening. Michael (Mark’s brother-in-law) is going to take the van to his house. We will have to carry all we have on Tuesday morning. Will need to pack light.
Tuesday-June 24- 70 miles
Leave Hancock at 7 am , breakfast at Sheets.
There is a 15 mile paved Rails to Trails parallel to the canal here, we usually take that for a change
of pace.
Lunch at Williamsport . We like Sheetz. This is a nice little town. There is a bike shop.
Harpers Ferry about 3:00 pm . Brunswick about 4 pm . Michael will pick us up for the trip
to Mark’s(540-668-6680)
The views along the Potomac are grand!
Wednesday-June 25- 70 miles
Leave White’s Ferry 8:00 MP 35. It is a working ferry.
Great Falls 2pm - MP 14
Georgetown - 4 pm –MP 1
Washington Monument- 4:30
Beth & Rich’s – 6 pm
Start home – 8 pm
Weston – 1 am
We suggest a bike rack with a bag and/or panniers. We ride our mountain bikes. Most of us
use our regular off-road tires. A computer for speed and distance is nice.
A camel back for water is necessary. The C & O has water and restrooms.
We are planning on t-shirts and Cindy will be taking up money for food and gas.
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