I want to ride from Northern DE to Northern VA (Prince William National Forest - Dumfries or Triangle). For return, I want to finally do the C&O and GAP Trails, then figure out how to get from Pittsburgh to Lancaster and Delaware.
Preference will be for camping, with commercial accommodation or possibly Warm Showers as needed or available.
Crossing Susquehana - 20-25 years ago I used Rt 1 (Conowingo dam) several times as the only legal crossing. Is Route 40 (Hatem Bridge) noticeably better? How aggressive are police about bicyclists crossing on weekdays? The train schedule looks very limited (1 early train, 1 mid day)
Any experience or recent information on the C&O or GAP trails? Easiest location to start?
To return from Pittsburgh, PA publicies Bicycle Route S - Is this worthwhile, or well marked? Easy to get to from the GAP Trail? Other recommended routes?
Thanks for any comments