C & O Canal Towpath

The C&O Canal is Getting Some Much-Needed Attention, As Told By The Neighboring Towpath A little about me. I was technically born between 1828 and 1850 as the land component of the C&O Canal that runs 184.5 miles from Washington DC to Cumberland, MD. I was...

As the trees begin to bud and wildflowers bloom, a nice spring bike tour after a seemingly endless winter is just what the doctor ordered, right? The benefits to an active cycling vacation in the spring are numerous. Each of our spring tours offer great...

Like Brian Wilson's 1966 Beach Boys song, the 6-day bike ride from Boston, PA to our nation's Capitol was truly one good vibration after another! Not one sour, off-key note the entire time! The ever-changing scenery, the flora and fauna, the Wilderness-Voyageur guides, the tunnels, and...

A big thank you to our guides for the week, Taylor Nielson & Colleen O'Neil! They did a great job! We had a wide range of ability levels in our group and they adapted and accommodated us all. Each of the hotels were very nice and...

We just finished the ride last Friday and had a blast! Our bike tour guides, Taylor and Colleen, were very professional and personable.  They took care of our every need and were a pleasure to be around! The support was great! Ginger and I felt like we...

This ride has been on my bucket list for several years and I was not disappointed: six days of car-free cycling, gorgeous scenery, friendly guides, and perfect early fall weather made for one spectacular bike trip! Taylor, Colleen, Sarah Jane, and the entire Wilderness Voyageurs team...

We had an amazing time meeting new people, enjoying our friends and being pampered for 6 days by our bike tour guides, Becca and Bill. We loved not having to worry about cars - the accommodations were better than I thought and the lunches and snacks...

I just completed the GAP/C&O Canal supported cycle ride. This was such an enjoyable bike tour! The organization from when we booked to the actual day of the trip was first class. The two bike tour guides/ leaders, Taylor and Dave were exceptional in making sure that...

What an awesome trip! I had so much fun and saw so many lovely sights. Enjoyed the physical challenges and the company! Our giudes Bill and Bekah could not have been more accommodating! Rating: Excellent ***** Robin M. Waynesville, NC Robin joined us on our Pittsburgh to Washington D.C...