Originally Posted by
Tandem Tom
Indyfabz Thanks! In the past the Direction button would not work for me.
Didn't ask for directions. Searched Google Maps for "hostels near Harper's Ferry, WV." It showed the location of the hostel in question and a link to its web site. Even before looking at the web site I zoomed in and saw the path leading to Keep Tryst Rd. Then I checked the hostel's web site and saw that it gives the same bike directions.
This is a very useful and easy way to find lodging and other services near a route. Zooming in and out widens the scope of search results. I did this to find camping for a week long tour from Pittsburgh to Philly using the GAP and much of PA Bike Route S. The maps for Route S don't show possible camping options other than state parks. I ran seaches within reasonable daily biking distances from Cumberland, MD up to Route S and then towards Philly. Found sufficient campgrounds and their web sites if they existed.