Itinerary

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Note: Mileages listed do not include the distance from the trail to the nightly lodgings. All lodgings are within a short biking distance from the trail with the exception of the Town Hill Hotel B&B in Little Orleans, MD. Use of the shuttle service is recommended for travel to and from the Town Hill Hotel B&B. Shuttle service between the trail and lodgings will be available.  


Saturday, June 8, 2002, in Washington, DC

Lodging: St. Gregory Luxury Hotel and Suites
2033 M Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036-3305
Rate $149/double occupancy
Reservations: 800-829-5034 or 202-530-3600
Reservation deadline: May 8, 2002
Cancellation policy: 72 hours
Method of payment: Cash, check, credit card Camping No convenient camping available.
Sunday, June 9, 2002, Washington, DC to Leesburg, VA - 36 Miles Lodging: Best Western Leesburg
726 East Market Street
Leesburg, VA 20176
Rate: $79/double occupancy (includes continental breakfast)
Reservations: 703-777-9400
Reservation deadline: May 20, 2002
Cancellation policy: 6:00 pm date of arrival
Method of payment: Cash, check, credit card  Camping Turtle Run - 1.0 miles from the towpath at mile 34.4. Primitive. 
Marble Quarry - 1.5 miles from the trail at mile 38.2. Primitive. 
Monday, June 10, 2002, Leesburg, VA to Shepherdstown, WV - 37 Miles Lodging Shepherdstown - Days Inn
2001 Maddex Square
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
Rate: $60/double occupancy (includes continental breakfast)
Reservations: 304-876-3160
Reservation deadline: May 10, 2002
Cancellation policy: 72 hours
Method of payment: Cash, credit card Camping Antietam Creek - 0.1 mile from the trail at mile 69.4. National Park Service. $10.00 fee. Reservations: 301-739-4200
Killiansburg Cave - 1.3 mile from the towpath at mile 75.2. Primitive. 
Tuesday, June 11, 2002, Shepherdstown, WV to Hancock, MD - 51 Miles Lodging Super 8 Motel (the former Econolodge)
118 Limestone Road
Hancock, MD 21750-1110
Rate: $42/double occupancy (includes continental breakfast)
Reservations: 301-678-6101
Reservation deadline: May 22, 2002
Cancellation policy: 6:00 pm date of arrival
Method of payment: Cash, credit card Camping Little Pool - 4.0 miles from the towpath at mile 120.3. Primitive. 
White Rock - 2.3 miles from the rail at mile 126.4. Primitive. 
Wednesday, June 12, 2002, Hancock, MD to Paw Paw, WV - 32 Miles Lodging The Riverside Restaurant and Inn
Main Street
Paw Paw, WV 25434                                         Changed 08 April 2002
Rate: $85/double occupancy/$5 for each additional person (max 6 persons total per room) 
Reservations: 304-947-7678
Reservation deadline: May 29, 2002
Cancellation policy: 72 hours
Method of payment: Cash, check, credit card 
Heritage Trail Bed and Breakfast
107 Winchester Street
Paw Paw, WV 25434
Rate: $65/double occupancy
Reservations: 304-947-7055
Reservation deadline: May 12, 2002
Cancellation policy: 2 weeks prior to arrival
Method of payment: Cash, check
The Red Rooster Hostel
Route 9
Paw Paw, WV 25434
Rate: $19.95 (plus tax) per person
Reservations: 304-947-7591
Reservation deadline: Call
Cancellation policy: Call
Method of payment: Cash, check
The Town Hill Hotel Bed & Breakfast
Little Orleans, MD 21766
(Not within convenient biking distance of the towpath head. Use of the shuttle service is recommended.)
Reservations: 301-478-2794
Rate: $70-$90/double occupancy
Reservation deadline: May 1, 2002
Cancellation policy: 48 hours
Method of payment: Cash, check, credit card Camping Paw Paw Tunnel - 0.1 mile from the trail at mile 155.8. Primitive. 
The Red Rooster Hostel, Route 9, Paw Paw, WV 25434. Fee. Reservations: 304-947-7591
Thursday, June 13, 2002, Paw Paw, WV to Cumberland, MD - 28 Miles Lodging The Inn At Walnut Bottom
120 Greene Street
Cumberland, MD 21502
Rate: $94 - $140/double occupancy
Reservations: 800-286-9718 or 301-777-0003
Reservation deadline: Call
Cancellation policy: 30 days
Method of payment: Cash, check, credit card Camping Evitts Creek - beside the towpath at mile 180.1. Primitive.
Friday, June 14, 2002, Cumberland, MD to Meyersdale, PA via shuttle; Meyersdale, PA to Confluence, PA - 30 Miles Lodging Hannahouse Bed & Breakfast
1790 Listonburg Road
Confluence, PA 15424
Rate: $60/double occupancy
Reservations: 814-395-9466
Reservation deadline: April 30, 2002
Cancellation policy: May 30, 2002
Method of payment: Cash only
The Parker House Bed & Breakfast
213 Yough Street
Confluence, PA 15424
Rate: $58-$72/double occupancy
Reservations: 814-395-9616
Reservation deadline: Call
Cancellation policy: Call
Method of payment: Cash, check
River’s Edge Café Bed & Breakfast
203 Yough Street
Confluence, PA 15424
Rate: $70/double occupancy
Reservations: 814-395-5059
Reservation deadline: May 1, 2002
Cancellation policy: Anytime with no charge provided the room is rented to someone else.
Method of payment: Cash, check, credit card Camping Youghiogheny Dam, Confluence, PA;
Hannahouse Bed & Breakfast, 1790 Listonburg Road, Confluence, PA 15424, $15/tent (Provided B&B is full.) Breakfast: $2 per person, Reservations: 814-395-9466
Saturday, June 15, 2002, Confluence, PA to Cedar Creek Park (Rostraver, Township, PA) - 47 Miles (West Newton 50 miles) Lodging Holiday Inn
Junction I-70 & Rt. 51
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
Rate: $84/double occupancy
Reservations: 724-929-4600 (Refer to confirmation number 63864596)
Reservation deadline: May 21, 2002
Cancellation policy: 6:00 pm date of arrival
Method of payment: Cash, credit card

Scarsdale Cottage Inn                       (Added 08 April 2002)
209 Allison Street
West Newton, PA 15089
Rate: $85-$115/double occupancy
Reservations:  724-872-2121
Cancellation Policy: One week notice
Method of Payment: Cash, Credit Card

 Camping Adelaide (River Edge Campground) 20 miles back $12/tent
Dravo Campground 12 miles ahead. Primitive
Ceder Creek Group Camp. Reservations required 724-830-3950. Primitive
Sunday, June 16, 2002, Cedar Creek Park to McKeesport (Pittsburgh), PA - 22 Miles End of ride.