2008 CLS C&O Bike

MARYLAND
Boys & Girls Ages 12-15
6:1 Ratio
Week 2: 6/16-20
$895/week

About C&O Bike CLS: If you live in this area, then it is your civic duty to make a trip down the C&O Canal. We will be leading a 5 day self support adventure down the C&O canal from Cumberland to our base at Riley's Lock. Although the majority of activities will be biking, the C&O is a tremendous resource and we will be taking advantage of caving and tubing along the way! This week will go at the pace of the group and stop to explore whatever feature or hidden treasure that lies on the banks of the Potomac River. As we pass Civil War battlefields, engineering feats such as Paw Paw, trade routes, and the significant natural history that leant itself to one of Washington's greatest parks; campers will gain an appreciation to what is essentially our back yard.

ITINERARY:

Day 1: Meet at Riley's at 8 am. Pack bikes with personal and group gear. Bus to drop off in Cumberland MD at the Western MD visitor center mile marker 184.5 First night camp will be between Mile marker 164.8 Potomac Forks campsite and Mile marker 156.2 Paw Paw Tunnel campground. (20- 28miles)

Day 2: Bike to mile marker124.1 Hancock, MD. We will be able to explore the town and its historical sights. (32 - 40.7 miles)

Day 3: Bike to mile marker 84.4 Dam #4, a wonderful campsite and cave were we will spend the last few hours of day light preparing for the next day cave experience. (~40 miles)

Day 4: Cave at Dam #4 and bike to Mile marker 60.7 HARPERS FERRY WV. This is a great place to stop and wonderful spot to tube or explore the town during the afternoon. (~24 miles)

Day 5: Ride the rest of the way to Riley's lock at mile marker 22.8 and rejoice in completing the trip and arriving for the afternoon counsel. (~38 miles) Note: If we are moving at a fast pace and it is the choice of the group, we can camp at Swains Lock campground at mile marker 16.6 on Day 4 and bike to mile marker 0.0 in Georgetown, turn around and head home to Riley's Lock finishing at Camp office for afternoon counsel or a later pickup by parents, Friday early evening at Riley's Lock.

Needs List:

Needs List: Sleeping bag & pad (summer or 3 season weight w/ artificial fill-no down!) (use a compression stuff sack and pad that can be packed small!), 2 water bottles already filled, Non-breakable cup, bowl, fork and spoon, Pocketknife (optional), Small flashlight & headlamp (to be used for caving!), 3 -5 pairs underwear, 5 pairs of socks, 1 pair pants (quick-drying-no cotton!), 1 pair shorts (biking), 1 quick drying bathing suit, 1 sweater or fleece jacket (artificial fabric-no cotton!), 2 t-shirts (no cotton!), 1 long sleeve shirt (good for buggy cool nights), 1 lt. weight rain gear jacket w/ hood & rain pants, 1 set long underwear (polypro, Capelin) top and bottom (for sleeping in), 1 warm hat (to sleep in on cool nights), 1 baseball cap or visor (helmet can go on top), 1 bandana (your towel for the week), 1 pair bike gloves, 1 well-fitting comfortable bike helmet, 5 large Zip lock bags, 5 large trash bags, 1 Camera and film, Personal hygiene kit (tooth brush, trial size tooth paste, biodegradable shampoo & liquid hand soap, feminine products if needed w/ ziplock disposal bags), Trial size suntan lotion/bug spray (can buy in 1 product), Spending $ for towns, NO IPODS OR CELL PHONES!
If you are bringing your own bike-check for good tires, gears & brakes and carry a SMALL bike repair kit w/ spare tubes & patch kit.

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