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In all, the trail crosses 20 bridges and runs through five tunnels. It’s free to ride and open daily, from dawn to dusk.
- Great Allegheny Passage Bike Tour
Travel to Cuba Legally; Gravel Bike Tours. Arizona Sunshine...
- Pittsburgh to DC Gap Bike Tour
Upper Yough Race; GAP Trail. Pittsburgh to DC: GAP and C&O...
- Easy Rider Gap Bike Tour -3D
Day 1: Begin your ride by passing through quaint river and...
- Gap Bike Shuttles
Get Ohiopyle bike shuttles for independent bike tours on the...
- Great Allegheny Passage Bike Tour
- How Long Does It Take to Ride The Gap?
- Can I Ride Smaller Sections of The Gap?
- When Should I Ride The Gap?
- Which Direction Should I Ride on The Gap?
- Where Do You Stay While Riding The Gap?
- What Gear Do I Need to Ride The Gap?
- Where Do I Park and How Do I Get Back to My Car After Riding The Gap?
- Great Allegheny Passage Resources
The Great Allegheny Passage is 150-miles long and relatively flat. Many experienced riders can do the trail in two or three days. Less experienced riders or those looking for a more leisurely trip usually complete the trail in four to six. If you, like me, have never done a long bike ride, plan on the side of having too much time. While most of the...
If the thought of riding 150 miles in one trip sounds a bit daunting, you’re in luck. It is very possible to ride only small portions of the trail. Trail towns are spaced between four and 25 miles apart, with several road crossing and parking areas between each of these. Whether you want to get out for a short bike ride or even walk along a portion...
While it is possible to ride most of the GAP Trail any time of the year, assuming the trail isn’t covered in snow and ice, the Great Allegheny Passage’s season is considered mid-April through mid-November. In addition to weather, the main reason for this is the Big Savage Tunnel, which closes from roughly mid-December through mid-April. Unfortunate...
When planning a trip on the GAP, many first-time riders wonder which direction they should head. On your trip along the GAP, you’ll likely encounter riders going in both directions, but it seems like the majority of riders completing the trail travel from Pittsburgh to Cumberland. During my trail ride, I biked from Cumberland to Pittsburgh, against...
One of the great things about the Great Allegheny Passage is that there are trail towns evenly spaced along the path, meaning that you are never far from somewhere to stay or eat. While there are other places along the trail with amenities, there are 12 towns along the 150-mile trail that function as the primary stops. These communities are between...
Planning a biking trip can be surprisingly different from planning a regular vacation. Despite all of the trips I’ve gone on, several of which involved living out of a small bag for long periods of time, I was still a bit unprepared for what to take on a bike touring trip. One of the biggest questions that I had was whether I needed to buy complete...
Two of the biggest concerns that riders have when planning their trip on the Great Allegheny Passage is where to leave their car and how to get back to it. Let me start with the first question. There are many small parking lots that you’ll encounter along the trail, most of which are marked on trail maps. If you plan to leave your car overnight, GA...
While I’ve done my best to make this guide a detailed resource for those planning a trip on the GAP, there is too much information to include in one article. Here are a few resources that can help you plan your trip that I’ve linked to throughout the article. Specific recommendations for trail towns will be included in the articles about those town...
The Big Savage Tunnel was renovated for use on the Great Allegheny Passage trail. It is the longest tunnel on the trail. The tunnel is closed between roughly December 15 and April 10 each winter to protect it from icing damage. Check out the video to see what it's like to ride through the tunnel.
Please note that the GAP’s Big Savage Tunnel (between Meyersdale and Frostburg) is closed from early December to early April without an easy detour, so plan your thru-trip for other times of the year. Watch for annual updates specifying closing and opening dates.
The Moonville Rail Trail is a work-in-progress 16-mile trail. From the parking lot at Moonville, you can hike a 3.6 miles(one-way) route from the Moonville Tunnel through King Tunnel and then to Mineral on a nice path and turn around to come back again.
The Tunnel Bypass Trail is roughly 1.5 miles in length with an elevation change of 375 feet. The bypass is a fairly steep doubletrack trail on the southern side (.82 mile) and a slightly thinner trail with more roots and rocks on the northern side (.63 mile).
People also ask
How long is the tunnel bypass trail?
How long is the Moonville Rail Trail?
How long does it take to get to Needles Highway?
How do I get to Moonville tunnel?
Expect travel time of about 45 to 60 minutes to enjoy Needles Highway. The road is 14 miles one way. Needles Highway is closed to road traffic during the winter months, when you can enjoy it on foot, instead. Find Nearby Lodging. What is the Narrowest Tunnel on Needles Highway.
