Touring C&O Canal from Pittsburgh to D.C--advice needed

[bouncybouncy]

Thank you all for all the great info!!!

We will be in Idaho MTBiking in July so that is out! But trying to fit it in this year as a semi-cheap touring trip! We want to camp and if it rains that can be miserable!!! We also plan on touring with our furry babies (one in a trailer behind hubby and the other in a basket with me) so lots of rain could really put a damper on the fun factor! Will be researching pet-friendly accommodations but plan to camp for the most part...taking 6 days (figuring on about 60 miles per day...DC to Pitts...unless otherwise advised!)

I did purchase 2 books and have all sorts of links bookmarked but none have mentioned the BEST time of year! We do not have kids so school is not an issue! In fact I am hoping the best time will be when little ones are in school so we have more trail to ourselves! just sayin'

October will be a good month to venture that way!!! Maybe at the end of the month? Wonder if the temps are good? 40's at night are low but not too low...50-60's are ideal!

We are surrounded by parks & forests here in Asheville and try to support them as much as possible...totally understand the upkeep and all!!! I am sure as long as we have a safe, rather dry experience we will be grinning ear to ear!!!

[Zen]

In fact I am hoping the best time will be when little ones are in school so we have more trail to ourselves!

The groups of Boys Scouts on the towpath during the summer are a major PITA.
October would be good.