Prologue - Passage to Washington

The trip is nearly here, and there are still a lot of loose ends to tie up at work, home and every where else.  I'm looking forward to being on the trail to get started.

Here is the basic plan, lets see what curves the trails throws at us.

Weds
Drive to Union Station, Washington, DC
4:05 PM Capital Limited, train 29 departs for Pittsburgh
11:48 PM Arrives in Pittsburgh

Thurs
On the GAP Trail
Climb to high point on Allegheny Plateau
Lodging Hostel on Main, Rockwood PA

Fri
GAP Trail  descends to Cumberland, MD
C&O Trail along Potomac River to Williamsport, MD
Lodging: Red Roof Inn

 Sat
C&O Trail along Potomac River to Washington, DC
Ride to Union Station to pick up car
Drive home