Originally Posted by
Tourist in MSN
I was pleasantly surprised how solid the ground was under the puddles on the C&O after a few days of rain. I expected to find soft mud under the puddles, but the ground was pretty firm.
I never understand why so many people on the C&O ride through the mud, when the puddles are so much easier. You'll see sections of churned-up track-filled mud, with a perfectly fine 20' long puddle right next to it. The puddles are only a couple inches deep, and are hard packed underneath. Helps keep the tires clean. Definitely need fenders. Last time I rode it, I had to stop a few times to clean out the mud, but it sure beats being covered head to toe.