Great Allegheny Passage

Great Allegheny Passage

Great Allegheny Passage
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About
The Great Allegheny Passage soars over valleys, snakes around mountains, and skirts alongside three rolling rivers on its nearly level path from Cumberland, Md. to Pittsburgh. Cyclists pass through the Cumberland Narrows, cross the Mason-Dixon Line, top the Eastern Continental Divide, wind their way through Pennsylvania’s breathtaking Laurel Highlands, journey through the region’s coke, coal, mining, and steel-making corridor, and end at Pittsburgh’s majestic Point State Park. Stunning views of waterfalls, gorges, river valleys, and farmland are everywhere, especially from outside the Big Savage Tunnel, from the sweeping Salisbury Viaduct, at both ends of the Pinkerton Tunnel, and via the Ohiopyle High and Low Bridges. Riders overlook the joining of rivers at Confluence, McKeesport, and Pittsburgh, and can explore adjoining peninsulas, state parks, hollows, wildflower stands, and forests on foot at many places along the trail.
Duration: More than 3 hours
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SoJerzeeGirl
New Jersey104 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022 • Couples
All in all, riding the entire GAP from Pittsburgh to Cumberland with my husband over a 5-day period (4 days of actual riding) was a phenomenal experience. I absolutely loved seeing the landscape transition from urban to suburban to rural. The abundance of nature and the vistas were nothing short of spectacular. The innkeepers we encountered were welcoming, gracious hosts. The grade, though not steep, was a bit challenging at times, and I definitely recommend padded shorts. The one real disappointing aspect was the fact that some of the restaurants along the way were closed, and therefore food and beverage choices were limited. In Ohiopyle, two out of three restaurants were closed on the same day. If you enjoy an adult beverage at the end of your ride, you might consider packing some of your own. As stated, though, the good far exceeds the not-so-good.
Written 24 May 2022
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MtlBCcommuter
Sault Ste. Marie, Canada5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2022 • Couples
My Salsa Vaya touring bike worked well on the "GAP"'s 148.8 miles, and we had no rain! Met some great people cycling the trail. You need to plan and book accomodations in Jan or Feb to ride in September. The trail is shaded by trees most of the way, and the trail surface is mostly crushed gravel. We continued on after the GAP and did the 184 mile C&O Toepath trail...but that was a whole other story. Detours, very bumpy (rocks, tree roots, mud) conditions most of the way, and towns along the way that required uphill switchbacks and uphill roads, and poorly maintained outhouses put a tiny dent in our overall great riding experience. These 2 connecting trails took us from Pittsburgh to Washington DC. A must ride for touring enthusiasts!!
Written 21 September 2022
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Larry B
Cumberland, MD118 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
June 2023 • Friends
I have ridden the GAP many times. I enjoy the well packed and maintained trail. During the summer of 2023 there is some construction at the beginning in Cumberland but very passable,
The people,along the trail are very friendly and a lost of services every 15 to 20 miles.
Great scenery and fun places to stop
Written 25 June 2023
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CJTravels_12
Erin, Canada41 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2024 • Couples
We rode our e-bikes from Cumberland to Frostburg (all up hill approx. 18 km) and then coasted back down. It was beautiful and had gorgeous views! We even saw people on the tracks riding down the mountain on a track bike! This experience has made us want to return to do the whole trail someday from Pittsburgh to Washington. Can’t wait!
Written 11 October 2024
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Wendy B
Washington DC, DC20 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2020
What a beautiful, well maintained trail. You could see how much effort goes into the upkeep, not to mention the costs. THANK YOU for all those who worked to make it happen and those who keep it up- a wonderful socially-distanced vacation experience that I would do again and highly recommend!
Written 20 October 2020
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Rusty10075
New York City, NY10 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
July 2023 • Solo
So impressed how well maintained this trail was. All 150 miles I rode no major pot holes, garbage , etc. Also good signage and mile markers. Even when going through towns where the trail seemed to cutoff it was easy to follow- no pulling over and guessing. Same goes for all the tunnels - well maintained. The Big Savage Tunnel (my favorite) while dark, long and the motion sensor lighting was a bit delayed it was also clean and well maintained. No sudden bumps or random debris. Plenty of water and bathrooms along the trail. Ohiopyle was a great stop to spend the night. I stayed at the Ohiopyle Suites (right off the path) and dined at the Falls City Restaurant and Pub. Had good food and a well deserved cold beer. You can walk anywhere in this small inviting town.
Used my road bike with 25” gravel tires and I was fine. Also as a female traveling solo I left safe.
Really found it a lovely trail and overall trip.
Written 8 July 2023
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SusieDee1
Plymouth, MI114 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
July 2020 • Couples
We started in Connellsville and went up (2% grade) approximately 17 miles to Ohiopyle and back, Ohiopyle to Fort ? And back, then Rockwood to Meyersdale and back, then Meyersdale over the gap to Frostburg and back. Wonderful trail, mostly canopied, wildlife, views, places to eat. Great trip. We will be going back, and will combine with rafting in Ohiopyle.
Written 16 July 2020
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roberttO761OL
Towson145 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022
My wife and I bike all over the world and the GAPCO trail which is a combo of the Great Alleghaney Passage and the C&O canal is incredible. We took the train to Pittsburg spent the night and then road about 40 miles each day along the Great Allegheny Passage spending the night in incredible hotels or B&B and having great meals. In Cumberland you pickup the C&O canal and it is amazing going all the way to Washington . So you can the train from Washington to Pittsburg and ride all the way back and it is totally safe and great hotels & B&B along the way
Written 9 February 2023
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Pas771277
Keyser, WV101 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2024 • Friends
Nice well maintained trails. Beautiful fall colors. Cycled from Cumberland to Frostburg and back. Saw turkeys, squirrels and various birds. Due to the slight incline to Frostburg, the trip took 2.5 hours from Cumberland to Frostburg but only 45 minutes on the return trip. Chilly in the morning - 40 degrees but warmed up into the 50's throughout the day. Lovely trip.
Written 17 October 2024
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Karen S
Pennsylvania382 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2020
We rode the portion of the Great Allegheny Passage from Frostburg to the Eastern Continental Divide. Although most of the rails to trails we ride in PA are asphalt, the ride here is mostly smooth stone (crushed limestone). It slowed us down a little but we had the whole day to waste. It was a slight uphill journey but a very interesting one. The Mason-Dixon line was neat and the views near the Big Savage Tunnel were awesome. Only complaints were the young couple walking the 4 dogs near the divide were leaving their dogs waste on the trail as they walked and older gentleman than almost ran head-on into my husband in the "lighted" tunnel.
Written 20 September 2020
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