Originally Posted by
vena_cava
That's what I was afraid of.
Do you know of a good route from the C&O toward Charles Town that won't involve crossing the Potomac via 340 (heeding Judy's advice above)?
No need to use 340. There's a pedestrian bridge from the C&O into Harpers Ferry. Requires you hump the bike up two flights of steps, but you avoid the 340 bridge. I agree that is indeed one to avoid.
I'd run the C&O to Shepherdstown personally, simply because it's more scenic. Good wide access across the bridge across the river and bike lanes until you get out of town, then rural.
-Roger