u/Environmental_Box342

Does anyone else find it frustrating when cyclists observing the TCM ride on the sidewalks along Summit, especially when the other side of the road is open?

I was walking with my kids and dog and we came close to being hit several times. At one point, a cyclist with a whistle was actually telling pedestrians to get out of his way while he was riding on the sidewalk.

I completely understand there are a lot of cyclists out there today, but sidewalks should still feel safe for pedestrians, especially families with kids and dogs. Anyone else experience this? It always feels like we are in THEIR way vs them understanding that they are the exception.

Planning a 4-day, 3-night trip with 3 people in a 3-person canoe for the last week of September / first week of October. Looking for a sanity check from anyone who's run something similar this time of year.

The route:

• Day 1: Snowbank → Knife (early start)
• Day 2: Knife → Thomas
• Day 3: Thomas → Disappointment
• Day 4: Disappointment → Snowbank

PaddlePlanner has us at roughly 10 miles/day for days 1–3, with day 4 being the shortest and easiest. Lots of small portages between Knife and Disappointment, but with 3 of us and one canoe they seem manageable.

A few details:

• All single portages.
• 2 of the 3 of us are experienced canoeists.
• Not fishing, just want to move, be efficient, and enjoy the scenery.
• Aiming to start around 8:30 AM and be off the water by ~2 PM each day.
• Packing for "semi-comfort" — we know the weather can turn fast that time of year and are planning accordingly.
• Main concern is wind, especially crossing Snowbank on day 1. With 3 people and gear in the canoe we've got some weight working in our favor, but I know 10-15+ mph winds could still make that crossing miserable.

Has anyone paddled this loop (or something close to it) in late September/early October? Is 10 miles/day with several small portages too aggressive for a 5.5-hour paddling window, or does that seem reasonable given the mileage and portage count? Any tips on Snowbank in particular, or things we should watch for with the shoulder-season conditions?

Appreciate any input!