Day 15. Frostburg to Hancock MD. 76 miles

     I started a little early, due to a forecast of rain and thunder showers. They seemed to be ahead of me though and I traveled in perfect biking weather all the way to Cumberland, where I jumped on the C & O Towpath Trail.
     The trail ran along the towpath ( canal ) used to carry goods until railroads took over because of speed. There were locks every few miles for water control with a house associated with each one.  There also was a tunnel, Sammy. It was quite long with no lights and an uneven floor. It was fun, but a little scary.                                                                                                                                                   The trail is cinder and provides nice camping areas for hikers or bikers every few miles. I saw many deer and rabbits throughout the day. My one suggestion would be to try not to use it, especially biking, after rain.
     My word for the day before long was - MUD ! The puddles were long and large. My mantra was to keep pedaling so I wouldn't slip and slide and lose control of my bike. I made it through without any major mishap, but it did make the going slow. Phone connections were bad because of the mountains, so Larry was a little surprised at my muddy finish. Another day done.