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Great Allegheny Passage Trail (GAP) - Bike Trail

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Route Statistics

Overview of route details and metrics

Distance

150.3 mi

Duration

4 days

Elevation Gain

13268ft

Elevation Loss

13169ft

Surface Type
Paved
13%
Unpaved
0%
Gravel
81%
Unknown
5%
Cycle path
100%
Back road
0%
Road
0%
Other
0%

Route Description

Detailed information about this route

Great Allegheny Passage Trail

Great Allegheny Passage @ Mount Savage, Maryland. Photo by: daveynin, CC BY 2.0Great Allegheny Passage @ Mount Savage, Maryland. Photo by: daveynin, CC BY 2.0

The Great Allegheny Passage Trail is a 150-mile (240 km) mixed-use and nonmotorized path, that connects Cumberland, Maryland with Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The trail follows former railroads. The GAP can be combined with the C&O Canal Towpath to create a route all the way to Washington D.C. (an additional 184.5 miles).

Trail Characteristics:

Great Allegheny Passage rail to trail Ohiopyle State Park. Photo by: bobistraveling, CC BY 2.0Great Allegheny Passage rail to trail Ohiopyle State Park. Photo by: bobistraveling, CC BY 2.0

  • Surface is primarily crushed limestone with around 20 miles of paved sections
  • Passes through diverse landscapes including valleys, mountains, and rivers
  • Connects twelve trail towns with various amenities (lodging, restaurants, etc.)
  • Never more than ten miles between towns
  • Suitable for multiple activities: cycling, hiking and running
  • Well-maintained with ample parking, wayfinding signs, and facilities like bathrooms and water fountains

Using This Trail Map

You can further explore this trail by displaying the surface type on the interactive map, to do that click the "Display on map" button in the "Surface Type" tab. Hover over the elevation chart located in the bottom part to discover the elevation profile of this bike route.

Important information

The trail is open year-round except Big Savage Tunnel, which is closed December to April and no easy detour is available (steep and rocky path up and around the tunnel or highways).

More information can be found on the official website

Great Allegheny Passage @ Whitsett, Pennsylvania. Photo by: daveynin, CC BY 2.0Great Allegheny Passage @ Whitsett, Pennsylvania. Photo by: daveynin, CC BY 2.0

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