The YockatomacTrekOur 10th Great PassageYockatomac Trek 2008
Washington, DC to Pittsburgh, PA June 14 – 22, 2008
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Itinerary
Each participant is responsible for making his/her own reservations at the designated lodging places shown below. Luggage service will be provided only to these lodgings. Please do not plan to stay elsewhere. You must have reservations at one of these lodgings for each night you plan to be on the trip prior to submitting your registration forms. As you make your reservations, fill in the confirmation number on the Registration Forms [ DOC ] [PDF ]. This form should be returned to the Yocktrek coordinator by April 1, 2008.
Rooms are held for our group at each lodging place through the reservation deadline date indicated. After that, rooms may not be available, and the stated rate may not be honored. Cancellation policies vary widely between small local B&Bs/inns and large chain hotels, and each participant is responsible for their own cancellations. Ask for and be sure you understand the proprietor’s cancellation policies.
Due to lodging capacity limitations on some nights, some lodgings are designated (Full Occupancy Required!). We strongly encourage you if possible to fully utilize the lodging capacity at those places by sharing rooms with a roommate. We really need to double up in order to accommodate the whole trip (we won't ask you to share your bed, but please help us use all the beds). This will allow the trip to be enjoyed by as many participants as possible given the lodging constraints. If you would like help finding a roommate, contact the Yocktrek Coordinator.
All rooms are held under the name “Yockatomac Trek.” Tell them you are with the group when you call.
Saturday, June 14
Arrive at Georgetown
The luggage van will leave from the Boston Waterfront Restaurant parking lot at 10AM and arrive at the Best Western New Hampshire Suites at around 3PM.
Lodging:
Best Western New Hampshire Suites Hotel
1121 New Hampshire Avenue NW
Washington, D.C. 20037
202-457-0565
800-762-3777
Room rate is $169.00 per night (all prices excluding tax). A separate conference room has been reserved for secure bike storage. The room will be locked up overnight, so don’t put anything in there you might need later.
Dinner:
The Tombs, 1226 36th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20007, just atop the infamous M Street steps. Reservation is at 5:30, to give you time to enjoy the sights and sounds of Georgetown afterward, and because we’ll be in the van at lunchtime. Phone (202) 337-6668
Breakfast:
Complementary continental breakfast is included.
Sunday, June 15
Georgetown to Leesburg, Va.
<1 mile to trail
35.5 miles on the C&O Canal Towpath
Ferry and shuttle (or bike) to lodging
To allow travel time for those who may be joining us on Sunday, we’ll meet at NOON today at Mile 0, Thompson’s Boat House, for the traditional photo. Following the photo, we’ll leave for White’s Ferry, 35.5 miles along the canal towpath.
Lodging:
Best Western
726 East Market Street
Leesburg, VA, 20176-4401
(703) 777-9400
a.hayes@guestsinc.com
Cost is $109 per room.
Dinner:
On your own or in groups. There are a number of chain restaurants within easy walking distance.
Breakfast:
Complementary continental breakfast included.
Monday, June 16
Leesburg, Va. to Sheperdstown, WVa.
Shuttle or bike to trail
37 miles on the C&O Canal Towpath
Cross the Sheperdstown Bridge to lodging
Lodging:
Bavarian Inn
164 Shepherd Grade Road
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
(304) 876-2551
The rate is $105-115 per room.
Dinner:
Not included but available at the Bavarian Inn. The Ratskeller offers casual dining.
Breakfast:
On your own at the Bavarian Inn.
Tuesday, June 17
Sheperdstown, W. Va. to Williamsport, MD.
<1 mile back to trail
27 miles on C&O Canal Towpath
Optional Antietam battlefield tour
<2 road miles to lodging
Lodging:
Red Roof Inn
310 East Potomac St.
Williamsport, MD 21795
(301) 582-3500
Rate: $59 per room.
Dinner:
Takeout picnic on the lawn.
Breakfast:
Waffle House across the parking lot, on our own.
Wednesday, June 18
Williamsport, MD to Little Orleans, MD
<2 Mile return to towpath
41 miles on C&O towpath
Shuttle up to B&B
Lodging:
Town Hill Hotel B&B
31101 National Pike
Little Orleans, MD 21766
(877) 696-2794
Rate $109 per room (shared bath). Rooms with private bath $129-149 per room. Dinner is extra and will be added to cost of the room.
Dinner:
Island party in the pavilion!! Wear your best island gear; listen to the music of Jimmy Buffett, games, prizes and a trip to Margaritaville. Find that lost shaker of salt!
Breakfast:
Available at Town Hill. Don’t miss the baked oatmeal and Alabama tomato pie.
Thursday, June 19
Little Orleans, MD to Cumberland, MD
Shuttle or ride 7 miles back to trail
44 miles on C&O Canal Towpath
<1 mile to lodging
Lodging:
Inn at Walnut Bottom (Full Occupancy Required)
120 Greene St.
Cumberland, MD 21502
(800) 286-9718
(301) 724-8800
Ask for Kirsten. Tell her you are with the Yockatomac Trek.
Room rate: $117-$220 per night, depending on room size. The suite can hold up to 4 people.
Holiday Inn Cumberland (overflow only – no rooms held)
100 South George St.
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 724-8800
Dinner:
On your own or in groups. There are a number of restaurants within easy walking distance.
Breakfast:
Included at Walnut Bottom.
Friday, June 20
Cumberland, MD to Meyersdale, PA
<1 mile back to trail
32 miles on Allegheny Highlands Trail
<1 mile to lodging.
Lodging:
Tonight’s Lodging: Luggage Tags Required:
Levi Deal Mansion RED
301 Meyers Avenue
Meyersdale, PA 15552
814-289-7600 (phone)
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Maple City Loft BLUE
130 Center St
Meyersdale, PA 15552
814-289-1447 (phone)
Rates $135 - $190 per room for Levi Deal, $20 (approx) for Maple City Loft. Note: Maple City Loft sleeps up to 12 people in several rooms. The cost is $150 per night, divided by the number of people booked there. (Don’t be scared by the low price. It’s really quite nice.)
(Overflow only, no rooms held)
219 North St. ORANGE
Meyersdale, PA 15552
(814) 662-2436
Dinner:
On your own or in groups.
Breakfast:
Included at Levi Deal, available nearby at GI Dayroom for those at Maple City Lofts.
Saturday, June 21
Myersdale, PA. to Ohiopyle, PA.
42 miles on Yough River Trail North
Lodging across the street from train station
Lodging:
CAUTION!! Lodging in Ohiopyle on summer weekends is extremely tight due to the rafting outfitters business. After the reservation deadline, there may well be no more rooms available in Ohiopyle. Make your reservations ASAP and pay particular attention to cancellation policies here, which tend to be very conservative and inflexible.
Sherman Street
c/o White Water Adventurers
PO Box 31
Ohiopyle, PA 15470
(800) 992-7238
10 motel rooms, 2 double beds each, $95 per room; 2 suites with 4 beds each, $175 per room.
Dinner: On your own or in groups. The Beer and Gear Festival is in town (at Wilderness Voyagers) today!
Breakfast: On your own at local restaurants. The Firefly Grill right across the street makes a good breakfast sandwich.
Sunday, June 22
Ohiopyle, PA to Boston, PA
55 miles on Yough River Trail North
Finish Line! Arrival at Boston Waterfront
Celebrate your accomplishment at our Yummy Y-Trek Picnic!
Goodbyes and farewells…
Re-entry back into the real world…
Have a safe trip home and see you next year!!!