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Re: Firewood at Hiker/Biker sites

Tracey K. — Wed, 22 May 2013 04:36:45 GMT

We just biked from Cumberland to DC. There were some campsites with TONS of wood stacked neatly in piles, but the sites we ended up staying at didn't have

Mulberry trees

Davelep — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:31:00 GMT

When You are in the Brunswick area, keep an eye out for mulberry trees. The tasty berries ought to be out right about now.

Re: Firewood at Hiker/Biker sites

Matthew Keisling — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:08:35 GMT

Ok, thanks, Gary. I was planning on a stove, but it would be great if I could rely on being able to have a roaring campfire and roasting hot dogs. Maybe I

Re: List of potable water sites?

Gary Keeler — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:23:57 GMT

I couldn't find the one at swains lock last time I was there. Gary ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Re: Firewood at Hiker/Biker sites

Gary Keeler — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:02:14 GMT

Bring the stove as firewood is hit or miss. Gary ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Re: Firewood at Hiker/Biker sites

Don Erdeljac — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:02:14 GMT

you would be lucky to find a supply of pre cut ready to burn wood. However maintenance crews do leave some partially cut wood along the trail in places.

Re: Taking the train?

Don Erdeljac — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:02:14 GMT

The railroad grade from Cumberland 20 miles up to the big salvage tunnel is nothing to be afraid of just be aware that it is there, gear down, have plenty

Re: Taking the train?

DancesWithCars — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:49:54 GMT

nasty in this case meaning steep windy, no shoulder up from the river and traffic not really impressed with something going <5 mph up it. Asphalt, so warm/hot

Re: List of potable water sites?

Toni & Rob Zepp — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:45:42 GMT

We are also preparing for a 4-day Boy Scout bike trip from Cumberland to DC in June. Based on our experience in 2011, here is our recommendation. Corrections

Firewood at Hiker/Biker sites

mkeisling92@... — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:45:35 GMT

The water question reminded me of something I wanted to ask. Someone posted recently that we can pick up ground twigs for fires at the HB sites, but do they

Re: List of potable water sites?

Matthew Keisling — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:45:34 GMT

This is someone else's idea, so I can't claim credit, but you should take Potable Aqua Plus tablets, to neutralize the iodine in the water. I (my idea) add

Re: Taking the train?

nipper dawg — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:45:34 GMT

Nasty hill? ________________________________ From: DancesWithCars To: coTowpath@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, May 5, 2013 6:03 AM

Re: List of potable water sites?

David Finkelstein — Sun, 19 May 2013 22:13:59 GMT

That's true as far as it goes. The park rangers routinely test the water and if it does not pass the test they remove the handle from the water pump.

Re: List of potable water sites?

Jerry Licht — Sun, 19 May 2013 22:13:40 GMT

"Hiker Biker site average is 7 mi in between and they all have drinking water" That is not exactly correct. All sites have pumps but some have been locked due

Re: List of potable water sites?

Don Erdeljac — Sun, 19 May 2013 17:50:12 GMT

Hiker Biker site average is 7 mi in between and they all have drinking water ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]