(before Washington, D.C.) ( May 9th, 1981 to May 13th, 1981 ) The route for "western" Maryland passed through or near: C&O Canal Palisades Recreational Center Route information Reese Lukei, Jr. was the Maryland Coordinator for HikaNation. Ed Garvey was the C&O Canal Pathfinder.

Bridge warning May 9, 1981 -- Day 393 Tish Butcher is thinking: "Either we obtained a special clearance to hike across this bridge, or the sign is out-of-date." Harpers Ferry May 9, 1981 -- Day 393 HikaNation's C&O Canal Segment information Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, to Maryland and Washington, D.C. May 9-12, 1981 Nolands Ferry Campsite May 9, 1981 -- Day 393 ... along the C&O Canal along the C&O Canal May 12, 1981 -- Day 396 Ducks along the C&O Canal May 12, 1981 -- Day 396 ...time to make the dinner Blimp May 12, 1981 -- Day 396 Palisades Recreational Center May 12, 1981 -- Day 396 Our last campsite before reaching Washington, D.C. Palisades Recreational Center May 12, 1981 -- Day 396 Palisades Recreational Center May 12, 1981 -- Day 396 "Canadian Pete" McIntyre Lorraine Radomski Gayle Fisher Pete McIntyre WHAT THE ?? May 13, 1981 -- Day 397 a 4-man ferry Last mile of the C&O Canal May 13, 1981 -- Day 397 ....on to DC

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