April 24, 2025
8:40 AM
We put our mattresses and sleeping bags on the floor of the pavilion last night. It was a nice night and we wanted to be able to break down camp early so we left tents inside the bags. Katie, a young woman from Pittsburgh, rode into our campground around 8 PM. We had a nice visit and then when we all went to bed, the train kept us up every hour on the hour all night long blowing their horns at the five intersections in the town across the river.
9:15 AM
After breakfast we loaded the bike and started our 54 mile ride to Confluence, PA. This will be our longest ride of the tour. We chose to do this so it would be an easy day to get to Frostburg in the afternoon before the rain storm Friday afternoon. It’s supposed to rain hard with thunder and lightning.
2:00 PM
On the way to Ohiopyle we meet a guy on tour that is also riding to DC. He is staying in Ohiopyle, sleeping in a hotel. We have lunch and exchange stories. He has toured quite a few places around the world.
5:00 PM
We are now in the Overflow Campground in Confluence, PA. This is right on the GAP trail so it’s convenient. We are close enough to Frostburg to hopefully be in the hostel before the heavy rain with a thunderstorm. We had a nice visit with a couple camping next to us about touring the GAP. They are interested in touring this trail. It is now late, we are ready to sleep.
