1-3 Days
Bicycle the Great Allegheny Passage
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail
The 70-mile section of the GAP between Cumberland, Maryland, and Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania, is popular for bicycling.
Adapted from abandoned rail lines, the completed 150-mile Great Allegheny Passage crosses the Eastern Continental Divide and connects Cumberland, Maryland, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The section between Cumberland and Ohiopyle is part of the PHNST network, connecting with the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail, Eastern Continental Divide Loop, and the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Towpath. For more planning information check out our partner's website, Great Allegheny Passage Conservancy, for more. For one-way travel, consider the use of Amtrak's Capitol Limited bicycle roll-on service or one of many shuttle services.
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BikingMonuments and MemorialsScenic ViewsTrailsTransportationBridgesTunnelsHeadwatersPotomac Heritage National Scenic TrailGreat Allegheny Passagebikingbicyclinggap
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Duration
1-3 Days
Fees Apply
No
Seasons
Spring, Summer, Fall
Time of Day
Day, Dawn, Dusk
Accessibility
We recommend planning your trip in advance, preparing for various weather and trail conditions, and practicing common trail etiquette to create a safe and enjoyable trip. The Great Allegheny Passage is a beautiful outdoor space freely open for public enjoyment and the Great Allegheny Passage Conservancy cannot and does not guarantee your safety while you’re traveling. Conditions The speed limit on the GAP is 15 miles per hour. Please travel single file and stay to the right. Give an audible signal when passing, pass on the left, and only when it is safe to do so. Take extra caution and slow down when trail surface is slippery or when crowded. Give extra space to younger or older travelers. By Pennsylvania state law, bicyclists under the age of 12 (and under age 15 in Maryland) must wear helmets, and we recommend them for everyone. Stay on trail and please respect private property. Most land adjacent to the GAP is privately-owned. Stop at all railroad and street crossings, and watch for bollards, vehicles and uneven trail surfaces. Take extra care along the short and infrequent sections of the GAP that follow shared roadways. Wheelchairs Wheelchairs and similar devices built specifically for mobility disabilities are allowed on the GAP. E-Bikes No vehicles powered by internal combustion are permitted on the GAP, except those authorized for maintenance and emergency purposes. Other power-driven mobility devices, not specifically designed for disabilities, may be used in Pennsylvania, provided: Motors on electric vehicles are 750 watts or less Devices weigh less than 100 lbs. Device are no more than 36″ wide Devices have fully operating pedals
Pets
Yes
Reservations
No — except for Amtrak bicycle roll-on service
Location
Great Allegheny Passage