Originally Posted by pamaguahiker

Spinnaker, Handles seem to be collectible on the C&O. On the Allegheny River Trails, It is essential to carry water also. The camps in the area are not real friendly in 'fetching' anyone water when asked. It's an awesome ride, but i think the path was put in against some property owners interests and they seem to find path users as more of a PIA than neighbors. Last I heard, there were sections of the C&O that needed massive repair also. Is that still the case? I was always under the impression that even though areas were "closed", it was still up to the discretion of the adventurer as to whether to continue or not.