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Riding the Trail
The Passage connects to the C&O Canal Towpath in Cumberland, making possible the 316-mile ride from Washington, D.C. to McKeesport. Find all you need to know at www.GAPTrail.org, including: • Available packages, sample trips, maps, and nearby points of interest • Others riders’ trip reports • Equipment needed • Trail grade, elevations, and average trail travel speed • Trail Town amenities, like bike rentals/shops, lodging, and restaurants • Trail rules and etiquette • An online trail store with TrailBook and other publications If you don’t find what you’re looking for at the site, speak with a trail concierge at (888) 282-BIKE or email atamail@atatrail.org. Want to discover other points of interest while visiting? Be sure to visit www.mdmountainside.com. www.laurelhighlands.org and www.visitpittsburgh.org. Making the complete trip between Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C.? Visit these helpful sites for information on attractions and amenities along the C&O Canal Towpath: www.bikecando.com www.bikewashington.org www.washington.org Did you know? The Great Allegheny Passage and C&O Canal Towpath together make up a large part of the Potomac National Heritage Trail. The Potomac Heritage Trail is one of only eight national heritage trails and stretches from Pittsburgh to the Chesapeake Bay! In 2007, the Great Allegheny Passage was the first trail to be named to the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy's Hall of Fame, and in 2009 was named one of "10 Great American Bike Trails" by Forbes Traveler. |
