C&O Canal Trail Ride Information Sheet
Cost: $20
Departure: BrandtStudentCenterParkingLot 9:00AMEstimatedReturn: BrandtStudentCenterParkingLot 6:00PMDay1:MeetstudentsattheBrandtStudentCenterParkingLotat9:00AM.Loadupandhittheroadtothetrailheadaboutfortyfiveminutesaway.Afterbikinginstructionsandathroughsafetycheckthegroupwillpedalabout9milesintothetownofHarpersFerry.Thegroupwillhavesometimetoexplorethetownandgrablunchbeforebikingthe9milesbacktothevan.OncethebikesareloadedwewillhittheroadtoSU,arrivingnolaterthan6:00pm.Weather:WeatheratHarper’sFerryNationalRecreationAreaandalongtheShenandoahRiverinthefallcanreachtemperaturesashighasthe70’sandaslowasthe40’s.Rainandseverethunderstormsareapossibility.Pleasecomepreparedfortheweather.Yourtripleaderswillupdateyouwithanyweather-relatedconcerns.Food:PleasebringmoneyforlunchandsouvenirsinHarpersFerry,yourownsnacks,andawaterbottle.Risks/Hazards/SafetyHazardsassociatedwithanoutdoortripareheat/coldillnesses,dehydration,humanerror,andpoordecisions.Tripmembersmustmakeaconsciousefforttobesafe.Ourleadersaretrainedtoadministerfirstaidinanoutdoorenvironment;however,whiletheymaybeabletotreatsomeinjuries,theycannotalwayspreventthem.Hygiene&ComfortTherewillbebathroomsintownandatourtrailheadsbeforeandafterthebikeride.Whileweareontrailyouhavenatureatyourdisposal.Ifyouhaveconcernsaboutusingtherestroomonyourtrip,pleasecontactyourtripleadersdirectly.***Theabilitytorideandbalanceonbikeforextendedperiodsoftimeisrequired.Duetotimeconstraintswecannotteachanyonehowtorideabikeonthistrip.Ifyouareinterestedinlearninghowtorideabikepleasecontactusattheinformationbelowformoreinformation.
Forquestionsandadditionalinformation,contactusat:KatieHeckerSOAR&GreenworksCoordinatorandOutdoorLeadershipInstructor
[email protected](540)542-6533
Day Trip Participant Packing List:
What to wear SyntheticBlendClothingis:q NotCottonandbreathableq Canbemadefrom:Polyester,Wool,&
NylonHEAD:q Widebrimmedshadehat(warm
weather)q Beanie/stockingcap(coldweather)
UPPERBODY:q Hikingshirt:Syntheticblend,non-
cotton,breathablelayerq LongSleeveTop(coldweather)q Fleecejacketorsweatshirtq RainJacketorWindbreaker
LOWERBODY:q Nylonshorts(warmweather)q LonghikingPants(coldweather)HANDS:q Gloves(coldweather)
FEET:NoFlipFlops!!!!q Hiking/SyntheticSocksq Tennisshoeswithgoodanklesupport
ORq HikingShoes
What to bring PersonalDayBag(10-30Liters)q Water(2LITERS)q Walletwithmoneyforroadmealsand
IdentificationCardq Fleecejacketq Raingearq Cameraq Sunscreenq Snackfood/Lunchq Headlamporflashlightq Medications:inhaler,epi-pen,etc.OptionalPersonalequipment:q Sunglassesq Chap-stickq Pillowforthevanride
Provided By SOAR GroupEquipmentq VanandTransportationq 2TripLeadersq AdditionalGroupEquipmentRequired
forActivityq Maps,compass,GPSq ExpeditionFirstAidKit
Wearelimitedonspace,andthelessstuffyoubring,thelessyouhavetocarry.Askyourself…WhatwouldIwantinthecoldestweatherorthehottestweather?Bepreparedforboth!