Name: Great Allegheny Passage (GAP)
Rating: 4.5

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“A rail-to-trail route from Pittsburgh to Cumberland, MD.”

— Jeffrey Go

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Description

The Great Allegheny Passage is a rail-to-trail that connects Pittsburgh, PA to Cumberland, MD. The route also connects to the C&O Canal Towpath, which leads to Washington D.C. on an additional 184.5-mile route.

The path is comprised of crushed gravel with a few, short sections of pavement. It has a very manageable grade for all levels of bikers. As the trail continues further south, the grade increases slightly, reaching the high point of 2,605 ft just north of the border with Maryland, west of Wellersburg, PA.

There are a few bridge crossings, some of which are fairly high for riders who are sensitive to heights. Additionally, there are bathrooms and water fountains found along the route. For more information, visit the official GAP Trail website.

Contacts

Land Manager: Allegheny Trail Alliance

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Trail Ratings

4.5 from 8 votes

#1

in Pittsburgh

#3738

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4.5 from 8 votes

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Train stop and picnic area

Mount Savage

Baughman Trail really close to intersection wit…

Baughman Trail near the end nearing the GAP trail.

Bone Cave

Route 40 Bridge

Abandoned

957-foot Borden Tunnel

152.4 Miles 245.3 Kilometers Paved Path	3,716' 1,133 m Ascent -3,837' -1,169 m Descent
1% Avg Grade (1°) 53% Max Grade (28°)	2,646' 806 m High 621' 189 m Low

Great Allegheny Passage (GAP)

152.4 Miles 245.3 Kilometers

Paved Path

3,716' 1,133 m

-3,837' -1,169 m

1%

53%

2,646' 806 m

621' 189 m

Shared By Jeffrey Go

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