Bike and Scavenger offers an Engaging Land Activity that Encourages Teamwork and Area Exploration.
Minimum 15 people
Start at Brunswick Campground in Brunswick, MD just 7 miles from River & Trail. You will ride along the C&O Canal while searching for objects hidden in the surrounding area. You are given a mesh bag filled with a clue sheet, Canal map, almanac, pencils/paper, bottled water and other essential items to complete your hunt. Enjoy the scenic bike ride while your team competes with others to hunt for things of interest in the natural as well as historical background. Your group will also discover throughout the day’s events the importance of working as a team. This takes about 3-3.5 hours to complete.
A mellow mile long tube float on the Potomac may be added for only $18/person.
This activity may be scheduled to suit your groups’ needs! During the hotter days of summer, the canal is a great place for shade… we do however, recommend if possible avoiding the hottest part of the day. Check in half hour before departure at RAGS, our bike center in Brunswick, Maryland. Meet our guide(s), get all gear, head to the Canal 1/4 mile away. Get ready for some fun! Return to cars 3-3.5 hours later. Cool off by adding a mile tube float to this trip and add 1-2 hrs.
Available before and after your trip! Check out our most popular options below.
It includes:
All Deli Style & BBQ Picnics Include:
All meals will be served at a local outdoor pavilion or at our river view picnic site. Showers are available upon request.
One week notice is needed for all menus.
Our Standard Picnic can be ordered 24 hours in advance.
All Deli Style & BBQ Picnics Include:
All meals will be served at a local outdoor pavilion or at our river view picnic site. Showers are available upon request.
One week notice is needed for all menus. Our Standard Picnic can be ordered 24 hours in advance.
All Deli Style & BBQ Picnics Include:
THE BLUE HERON GRILL ALSO OFFERS CATERING SERVICES, CASUAL PARTIES, AND CUSTOM MENUS FEATURING OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES SUCH AS TUBING, CANOEING, KAYAKING, AND OUR CLIMBING WALL.
On cooler days:
Sneakers, wool or thermal socks, fleece shirts/jackets, windbreakers, gloves, wind breaker pants, optional wicking under garments and hat. Avoid loose or long shoelaces and wide bottom pants.
On warmer days:
Sneakers, shorts, t-shirts, baseball style hat or visor. Avoid loose shoelaces and wide bottom pants.
Suggested items to bring:
Sunglasses, chap stick, sunscreen, bottled water, snacks (granola bar, etc.), camera, small backpack or front or fanny pack to carry items in. Avoid straps that hand down and could get caught in bike spokes.
Directions To C&O Canal Bike Barn |
From Washington
Take 270 North to Frederick, Maryland. At Frederick the highway forks, take the right fork where 270 becomes 70W, continue for a mile and exit on 340 West toward Charles Town. Drive approximately 12 miles and exit on MD Route 17. At top of ramp turn left on MD Route 17 and drive around traffic circle, continuing on Rt. 17 for approximately one mile. Turn right at the light on Petersville Road (Rt.17) and drive down to the bottom of the hill in the town. Go around the traffic circle and take the 3rd turnoff onto Maryland Ave. You will immediately come to a stop sign. Turn left onto E. Potomac St. At stoplight, turn right onto Maple Ave. Immediately past Mommer’s Diner, turn right into a gravel drive and look for our building on the right and see the bikes locked up outside.
From Baltimore:
Take 70W to Frederick, follow the Washington directions starting the 2nd sentence.
From Northern VA:
Take the Dulles Toll Road 267 W to Leesburg. Merge onto 7W via Exit 1A toward Leesburg/Warrenton. Exit onto 9W toward Hillsboro/Charles Town, go 5 miles and at the 2nd stop light and turn right onto 287. Cross the bridge into MD. Go around the traffic circle and take the 1st turnoff onto Maryland Ave. You will immediately come to a stop sign. Turn left onto E. Potomac St. At stoplight, turn right onto Maple Ave. Immediately past Mommer’s Diner, turn right into a gravel drive and look for our building on the right and see the bikes locked up outside.
From the West (River & Trail/West Virginia):
From West Virginia, take 340N, after you cross over the Potomac River Bridge into MD, 340 N becomes 340W. Take the 3rd Maryland exit, Brunswick/Burkittsville, Rt 17. At top of ramp turn right on MD Route 17 and drive around traffic circle, continuing on Rt. 17 for approximately one mile. Turn right at the light on Petersville Road (Rt.17) and drive down to the bottom of the hill in the town. Go around the traffic circle and take the 3rd turnoff onto Maryland Ave. You will immediately come to a stop sign. Turn left onto E. Potomac St. At stoplight, turn right onto Maple Ave. Immediately past Mommer’s Diner, turn right into a gravel light and look for our building on the right and see the bikes locked up outside.
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