I think the only thing that could make it better is the addition of more hiker/biker campsites. That is one of the great things about the C&O trail. You are never more than 5 miles or so from a legit camping location.

I'm really glad you enjoyed it. I got a lot of info for my ride from other KZfaq Videos and I like to pay it forward with as much info as possible.

At my age, I take the "smell the roses" approach to my bikepacking adventures. It's a rare day that I exceed 50 miles. I'm fortunate enough to not have a lot of time restrictions so I can generally go at a pretty leisurely pace. Hopefully you get the chance to ride it again, this time with a lot less rain (yes, I did get really lucky with my weather).

Thanks. My production quality isn’t on par with yours but hopefully it still conveys the beauty of this ride.

@@JeffRevell I’ve enjoy your narration a lot. Makes me want to get out there again. I didn’t realize the temps were so low.

Have fun!

As I recall, there is a short bit of path going through Utica but then you transition onto road just past the town. I believe you have to ride Southside Rd. all the way through Frankfort. Once you are past the town you will get off the road and back onto a paved section of trail.

@@JeffRevell Jeff, Many thanks for the info. I thought this was the case. Once again, great series of videos!

When I would say that I was checking the GPS I was most likely referring to my Garmin 530 biking computer. I had the route pre-programmed into the unit and would refer to it from time to time. I would also check Google Maps every now and then just to se how far I was from a particular town. The trail is pretty easy to navigate most of the time as it just follows the canal but there are a few sections where it diverges from the waterway onto other paths and roads and the trail signs are not as plentiful as I would have liked. That being said, there is an annual group ride on the canal and the organizers spray marks on the roads to guide their group and these marks were also very handy. Have a great ride on the trail. It is beautiful and I'm sure you will enjoy it.

They let me roll it right into my room.

Yes, I took the Amtrak from Albany to Buffalo but I didn't film it. The biggest issue was getting a train that had bicycle space because Amtrak had cancelled bike service on one of the routes that people would usually use. As far as the bike went, I took off my panniers and my front wheel on the platform outside my passenger car. I then hung my bike on a vertical bike rack inside the car and carried my panniers to my seat. There is space inside of these cars to supposedly hang two bikes but I was the only bike in my car. I put the wheel and panniers back on just before arriving at the Buffalo station and then wheeled the bike down to the platform once we arrived. All in all it was a pretty simple process. I think each Amtrak station can be a bit different in how they deal with bikes. When I took my bike from CD to Pittsburgh I had to check in at the main check-in counter and get a tag for my bike. It was then loaded into the luggage car and put on a vertical bike rack. I think Amtrak is updating the way they transport bikes on some of their trains so it's probably best to call the departing station to see what your requirements will be for your intended route. As for the Albany station, there was a kiosk in the main waiting terminal with some employees. I told them I was taking my bike and they told me to hang out and they would let me know when to head out to the train. It was much more chill than DC.

So noted. 😀

@@JeffRevell thanks for your content. I'm just a short distance rider, but im hoping to go farther on towpath someday soon.