How long is the Great Allegheny Passage trail?
How long is the Great Allegheny Passage trail?
150 mi
| Great Allegheny Passage | |
|---|---|
| Length | 150 mi (240 km) |
| Location | Western Pennsylvania and Maryland |
| Designation | National Recreation Trail USBR 50 |
| Trailheads | Cumberland, Maryland39.64863°N 78.76210°W Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania40.43504°N 79.99611°W |
How long does it take to ride a bike from Pittsburgh to DC?
It took me four days to complete the 360+ miles from the airport to DC, and that involved some long days of biking. My longest day—100.9 miles—took a full twelve hours, so those hoping for a little more relaxation should budget about a week.
How hard is the Great Allegheny Passage?
The trail is relatively flat, with a maximum grade of less than 2\%, and, with the exception of a few blocks in downtown Pittsburgh, avoids motorized traffic. I completed the Great Allegheny Passage in May 2016 with my wife and nearly two-year-old son.
How steep is the Great Allegheny Passage?
Most of the Great Allegheny Passage trail is converted from abandoned rail beds, which makes for a nearly level riding surface with the average grade of less than 1\%. The steepest eastbound grade – 0.8\% – is from Harnedsville to Markleton and Garrett to Deal.
What trail goes from Pittsburgh to DC?
The Great Allegheny Passage
The Great Allegheny Passage is a rail-trail leading out of Pittsburgh that can only be described as a gem. This 150-mile path connects downtown Pittsburgh to Cumberland, Maryland, and links up with the C&O Canal trail which spans all the way to Washington DC.
Where does the Gap trail start in Pittsburgh?
Point State Park
The trail itself starts at Point State Park in the heart of the city where you can see the confluence of the three rivers, the Fort Pitt Blockhouse, and more. As you leave, you make your way east along the Monongahela River past downtown.