One of several bridges over the Casselman River, along the GAP rail trail

Biking the Great Allegheny Passage

October 3, 2020 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 54 °F

The Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) is a rail trail that extends from Pittsburgh to Cumberland, Maryland. In Cumberland, it meets the C&O Canal towpath and then extends to Washington, D.C. for a total distance of around 335 miles. We did 20 of those miles on the GAP, leaving from our little town of Confluence (near Ohiopyle) and ending a tunnel and scenic river site. The bridges gave us many opportunities for water views.Read more