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The Eastern Continental Divide, Eastern Divide or Appalachian Divide is a hydrological divide in eastern North America that separates the easterly Atlantic Seaboard watershed from the westerly Gulf of Mexico watershed.
The highest point along the Great Allegheny Passage and the entire Pittsburgh-to-Washington, D.C. trip at 2,392 feet above sea level, the Eastern Continental Divide is a hydrographic divide separating the Chesapeake Bay and Mississippi River watersheds.
The Eastern Continental Divide (ECD) is the highest point on the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) at 2,392 feet above sea level, located at mile marker 23.7. The watershed divide on the GAP has been intriguing trail users since the trail was opened.
150-mile Eastern Continental Divide Loop is a portal to explore unique habitats, communities and historical landmarks, connecting the area’s most scenic viewpoints through a continuous network of trails, waterways, and routes while traversing the Allegheny Front and the divide between the Atlantic and Mississippi watersheds. Places to explore
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Oct 7, 2020 · Reservations: No. Activity: Backcountry Hiking. Pets: Yes. Location: Eastern Monroe Run Trailhead. Duration: 4–7 Hours. Season: Spring, Summer, Fall. Time of Day: Day, Dawn, Dusk.
Along its route, the Great Allegheny Passage squeezes through the Cumberland Narrows, crosses the Mason & Dixon Line, tops the 2,392-foot Eastern Continental Divide, weaves through the breathtaking Laurel Highlands, bisects lovely Ohiopyle State Park, journeys through the region’s coke, coal, mining, and steel-making corridor, and ends at ...