Great Allegheny Passage
The Great Allegheny Passage traces America's westward expansion through a chain of cyclist-friendly trail towns. The trail soars over valleys, snakes around mountains, and skirts alongside three rivers - the Casselman, Youghiogheny, and Monongahela - along a nearly level bike trail. You’ll pass through the Cumberland Narrows, cross the Mason-Dixon Line, and cycle atop the Eastern Continental Divide at 2,392’, all while weaving through the breathtaking scenery!
TOUR PRICING
Per Person Double Occ: $2189 -- Single Occ: $2489
A deposit of $500 per person is required at time of reservation. You will be invoiced for balance, including any discounts or adjustments, in 2 separate installments. Final balance due 60 days prior to tour.
THE ESSENTIALS
Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Total Miles: 170 -- Avg. Daily Miles: 35 - 40 miles
Meals: Daily Breakfast; 1 Lunch; 1 Dinners
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Day 1: Arrive Pittsburgh
Arrive Pittsburgh and do a little sightseeing if time permits. In the evening we’ll meet for orientation and to make group introductions.
Day 2: Bike The Burgh
After arrival at our designated hotel, we’ll meet for orientation and bike fitting for those on our rental bikes then we’re in the saddle for our first leg of the GAP trail which will take us into the heart of Pittsburgh where we’ll treat you a guided tour of this vibrant city. After the tour we return to the Waterfront for our overnight stay.
Day 3: Homestead to Connellsville
Cycling 52 Miles
We leave Pittsburgh behind as we set out for our longest day of cycling, heading for the beautiful rural reaches of Pennsylvania, taking us through old-growth forests and following the majestic Youghiogheny river. The trail delights with charming small towns and nostalgic train depots which have been converted into visitor’s centers, cafés and gift shops. After our lunch stop in W. Newton, we continue on to cool Connellsville nestled on the bank of the beautiful Yough.
Day 4: Connellsville to Ohiopyle
Cycling 18 Miles
Today’s ride is just 18 miles taking us to Ohiopyle Stake Park. The short ride is intentional so as to allow most of the day for exploration of this amazing area. Options of things to do include river rafting, relaxing on the great swimming beach on the Youghiogheny River, hiking or biking the many trails in the park, or touring one of the two incredible Frank Lloyd Wright Houses - Fallingwater and Kentuck Knob, both only a couple of miles from Ohiopyle. For those wishing to tour either house, we’ll shuttle you from Ohiopyle and pick you up after your tour.
Day 5: Ohiopyle to Meyersdale
Cycling 40.5 miles
Today’s ride is all about the scenery, and oh yeah, the Salisbury Viaduct which is over 100’ high and 2,300’ long making for one exciting ride! Our overnight is at the super kitschy and haunted Morguen Toole Factory, where we’ll cheer our last night of the tour with a pizza social.
Day 6: Meyersdale to Cumberland, MD
Cycling 32.5 miles
Today we hit the trail for our last 32 miles which takes us through across the Eastern Continental Divide, the Mason Dixon Line and through the Big Savage Tunnel before delivering us to the outskirts of Maryland, where we enjoy a downhill coast on our way to Cumberland and the end of this great ride!