Please try again. In my opinion, the 28 miles between Connellsville and Confluence are the most beautiful along the entire Great Allegheny Passage. Trail users marvel at the awesome scenery along one of the longest rail-trails in the United States. Please try again. I just finished a bike trip of the C&O canal (185 miles). It really is mostly an advertisement book for places near the trails. An Uncommon Passage: Traveling through History on the Great Allegheny Passage Trail Edward K. Muller. switch to GAP map switch to C&O map. If you are going on the C&O or the Allegheny this book is worth having just make sure the get the newest one (It is updated every year) I have found that business listed in last years book may not be there anymore. Now in its 16th edition, TrailGuide is the official, authorized guidebook for traveling the Great Allegheny Passage and C&O Canal Towpath, covering two scenic trails -- and one amazing journey between Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C. This article is part two in a three-part guide to biking the Great Allegheny Passage. Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2016. Packed with itineraries, lodging and dining options, and a weatherproof map of both trails. The Great Allegheny Passage is a 150 mile trail that runs from Pittsburgh, PA to Cumberland, MD. It even gives you the Amtrak schedule in case you want to ride your bike one way and ride the train back. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Great Allegheny Passage rail-trail is 150 miles of hiking & biking between Cumberland, MD and Pittsburgh, it joins the C&O Canal, creating the longest US trail Some are maintained by volunteers who accept donations and some by friendly businesses who support trail travelers! It all so covers the Allegheny Trail (our next trip). Great Allegheny Passage: One of America’s Most Beautiful Rail Trails. All proceeds from this sale will us maintain the Great Allegheny Passage. You will pass through quite a few places that haven't fully embraced the trail and these places don't get much coverage in the book. Read Part One: Pittsburgh to Connellsville and Part Two: Connellsville to Confluence.If you’re planning your trip on the trail, don’t miss my top tips for those biking the GAP.. 4.7 out of 5 stars 16. Included is a removeable, weatherproof, 7.625” x 24.75” map, showing both trails and hundreds of features. TrailGuide is the official, authorized guidebook for the Great Allegheny Passage and C&O Canal Towpath, covering two scenic trails -- and one amazing journey. The map that is included is coated and hold up real well. Relax, take in the sights and enjoy! From there, it connects to the C&O Canal Towpath to Washington, DC.. Nice map included, good info about sights and resources along the way. At 248 pages, it's comprehensive, but still fits nicely into a trunk-mounted rack or in the outside sleeve of a backpack. The C&O Canal Towpath Trail and Great Allegheny Passage. The Official Guide to Traveling the C&O Canal Towpath and Great Allegheny Passage. About the Great Allegheny Passage The Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) trail runs 150 miles through the heart of Pennsylvania, from the Point Park in downtown Pittsburgh to Cumberland Maryland. The GAP-C&O Trail Guide is available for $24.95 at Golden Triangle Bike’s location on the Great Allegheny Passage, at Mile Marker 149 (one mile from Point State Park). 150 miles of well maintained trail between Cumberland and Pittsburgh. Cyclists pass through the Cumberland Narrows, cross the Mason-Dixon Line, top the Eastern Continental Divide at 2,392’, weave through the breathtaking Laurel Highlands, wind their … Detailed trail guide for bicycling Pittsburgh to DC over 335 miles of trail, using the GAP (Great Allegheny Passage) and C&O Canal Towpath. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Unable to add item to List. TrailBook 11th Edition: Official Guide to the C&O Canal and the Great Allegheny Passage, Great Allegheny Press; 11th edition (January 1, 2015), Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2015. If you want to know where to stop to eat or where to spend the night, the guide has the information for you in addition to mileage between places. I would still recommend checking online sources for additional information, Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2016. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. This book and the map made the trip fun and easy. Great resource for anyone planning to hike or ride these trails, Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2017. Thanks for keeping the Great Allegheny Passage a trash free trail. It is packed with mile-by-mile trail descriptions, town maps and directories, and … There was a problem loading your book clubs. It was a great companion to figure out where to camp (some days you want to go shorter or further than planned and have to find a new site while you're biking), where to find ice cream (Shepardstown WV has the best ice cream and is worth the detour! TrailGuide is the official, authorized guidebook for traveling the Great Allegheny Passage and C&O Canal Towpath, covering two scenic trails -- and one amazing journey between Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C. Now in its 17th edition, TrailGuide is the official, authorized guidebook for traveling the Great Allegheny Passage and C&O Canal Towpath, covering two scenic trails -- and one amazing journey between Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C. Home Trail Map Trip Planner C&O Forum Towns & Services Mileage Chart Merchandise Search. LEARN MORE. The longest multi-use trail in PA, the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) stretches from southeast from Pittsburgh to Cumberland, Maryland. Though it came quickly, the guide itself isn't really that helpful. Paperback. Packed with itineraries, lodging and dining options, and a weatherproof map of both trails. Sold Out Biking Through History on the Great Allegheny Passage Trail. It’s also available online from Amazon.com If you prefer to order over the phone, call 412.600.0675 planning guide; weatherproof, full-color map is folded into the back pocket; contains 232 pages of trail information; plus maps and information on 15 key trail towns. Arrived very quickly. $ 3.00 *Great Allegheny Passage Logo Hat. The official dining & lodging guide for the Great Allegheny Passage® and C&O Canal. The official guide to the C&O Canal Towpath and Great Allegheny Passage, TrailBook covers 335 miles from Washington, D.C. to Pittsburgh, PA. Box 95 West Newton, PA 15089 GAPtrailstore@comcast.net There it connects to the 185 mile long C&O Canal Trail. Please try again. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. There, the Great Allegheny Passage connects with the C&O Canal towpath, extending all the way to the Georgetown district of … There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. TrailGuide is packed with trail descriptions, town maps, business listings and services for tourists. 3.5 out of 5 stars 4. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. C&O Canal Trail Trip Reports. LEARN MORE. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. It includes Linking Up! Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. Cliff bars almost the whole way! This trip is a slower-paced version of the full 6-day tour. The 150-mile Great Allegheny Passage soars over valleys, snakes around mountains, and skirts alongside three rivers (the Casselman, Youghiogheny, and Monongaleha) on its nearly level path. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Experience the beauty of this rail-trail from end to end. Great resource for planning our upcoming bike ride. I used this book to prepare for a bike ride from Pittsburgh to DC. Pittsburgh (South Side) (Mile 144) - The Great Allegheny Passage catches Pittsburgh's South Side neighborhood (once an independent city called Birmingham) where the trail meets the Hot Metal Bridge. This accompanied my partner and I from DC to Pittsburg in June 2015. This article is part two in a three-part guide to biking the Great Allegheny Passage. If you are considering this trip, do it! 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. X hide menu. $ 24.95. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. The biggest allure might be the ability to travel off-road for 334 miles all the way from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C., when combining the GAP with the Chesap… Get in front of thousands of potential customers by advertising your lodging property, restaurant, shuttle service, tour company, bike shop, craft brewery, or historical site in TrailGuide: The Official Guide to the C&O Canal Towpath and Great Allegheny Passage , the trusted source for cyclists, hikers, and explorers along the Pittsburgh to D.C. corridor. I would have liked more description of the trail themselves, Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2017. Biking the Passage Keith McGowan. You may be charged a restocking fee up to 50% of item's price for used or damaged returns and up to 100% for materially different item. The book is informative and well organized. Ever since the Great Allegheny Passage opened in 2007, overnight bicycle riders and backpackers have flocked to the 150-mile rail-trail in Western Pennsylvania. TrailBook is the only authorized guide for the Great Allegheny Passage. The perfect buy for a cyclist planning a trip! planning guide; weatherproof, full-color map is folded into the back pocket; contains 232 pages of trail information; plus maps and information on 15 key trail towns. Some people are going to want more technical detail about the trails and stages, and others are going to prefer less advertising, but overall this is a good practical guide for the less intense tourist or casual rider. Partially since I maintain a really strict diet and I didn't have much luck finding restaurants in it. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. Instead of daily mileage of 50-60 miles, you will be riding 30-45 miles a day. $ 14.95 *Ride of My Life Short Sleeve Unisex. About the Great Allegheny Passage. There's a problem loading this menu right now. TrailGuide. Hardcover. GREAT ALLEGHENY PASSAGE (GAP) Description: There’s a good reason why the tag line for the Great Allegheny Passage is the “Ride of your Life”. Heading west, the Great Allegheny Passage drops 1,664 feet in 126 miles to reach Pittsburgh. The Official Guide to Traveling the C&O Canal Towpath and Great Allegheny Passage. 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. It's loaded with pictures of what you will see as you experience what the National Geographic Adventure calls an American Classic. Packed with places to eat and stay, maps, and points of interest! Great Allegheny Passage. TrailGuide. Obviously, these places did not appear in the book. The maps are great. I used AirBnB to find a place in Pittsburgh and another in Cumberland. It includes Linking Up! You can get a paper map at the information centers along the way however, the paper maps do not hold up and do not have a much information as the one that comes with this book. The welcoming small towns along the route lure travelers with lodging, camping, markets and dining. It's packed with mile-by-mile trail descriptions, town maps and directories, and itineraries for day trips, weekends, and thru-rides. TrailGuide is packed with Trail descriptions, town maps, business listings and services for tourists. 9 offers from $24.64. The weatherproof map is 100% worth the money. Get the Official Guide to Traveling the C&O Canal Towpath and Great Allegheny Passage. The Great Allegheny Passage ® (GAP) rail-trail offers 150 miles of hiking and biking from Cumberland MD to Pittsburgh,PA. For the 2020 holiday season, returnable items shipped between October 1 and December 31 can be returned until January 31, 2021. tires. Biking through History on the Great Allegheny Passage Trail, The C&O Canal Companion: A Journey through Potomac History, Biking the GAP: A comprehensive, visual guidebook to bicycling from Pittsburgh, PA, to Cumberland, MD, on the Great Allegheny Passage, An Uncommon Passage: Traveling through History on the Great Allegheny Passage Trail, Rail-Trails Pennsylvania: The definitive guide to the state's top multiuse trails. $14.99. It is filled with useful information on eating, camping, mile markers, bike repair shops, and information and a few stories of thing you see along the way. CNN rated it the top spot in Pennsylvania to visit in 2014! *There are chemical toilets at the campgrounds, but limited potable water. GAP camping guide_2018 *Please practice “Leave no trace” by taking your trash with you until you can discard it accordingly in the next trail town. The printable pdf chart … ), and interesting history about the area you're visiting. Formerly the site of massive steel mills and residences for its workers, the South Side is know know for Carson Street's funky, vibrant hive of shopping, entertainment, and creative activity. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. The Official Guide to Traveling the C&O Canal Towpath and Great Allegheny Passage. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, Extended holiday return window till Jan 31, 2021, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. My favorite section was the 34 miles nearest Cumberland: Viaducts, Tunnels, Bridges, the Eastern Continental Divide, views, and more! *Great Allegheny Passage Full Color Magnet. TrailGuide is the official, authorized guidebook for the Great Allegheny Passage and C&O Canal Towpath, covering two scenic trails - one amazing journey. Whichever direction you're traveling, the Eastern Continental Divide is a significant milestone on the trail because it marks the highest point on the Great Allegheny Passage. CHECK BACK SOON FOR TRAILGUIDE 15TH EDITION TrailGuide is the official, authorized guidebook for the Great Allegheny Passage and C&O Canal Towpath, covering two scenic trails -- and one amazing journey. The guide covers everything you need to know for the two trails covered. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. The weatherproof map is 100% worth the money. You’ll have a memorable experience cycling the 150 miles on former rail lines between Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Cumberland, Maryland. It is packed with mile-by-mile trail descriptions, town maps and directories, and itineraries for day trips, weekends, and thru-rides. I would have liked more description of the trail themselves. Part map, part trip planner, and part business directory, this guide just works. GAP Trail Store c/o RTC P.O. The Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) is a rail trail system in Maryland and Pennsylvania —the central trail of a network of long-distance hiker-biker trails throughout the Allegheny region of the Appalachian Mountains, connecting Washington, D.C. to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. TrailGuide is packed with trail descriptions, town maps, business listings and services for tourists. Filled with great photography, an updated list of campgrounds, and suggestions for shuttle services and Amtrak, TrailGuide includes a mileage chart, a plan-your-trip checklist, suggestions on photo ops, and a list of parking and trail access points. It includes indexes to lodging, restaurants, outfitters, shuttle services, and bike shops. The official guide to the C&O Canal Towpath and Great Allegheny Passage, TrailBook covers 335 miles from Washington, D.C. to Pittsburgh, PA. The Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) was built on the abandoned rail beds of the West Maryland Railway and the Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad, and it was completed in 2013. It was a blast! I took the book and map with me on my thru-ride of the GAP and C&O and the map proved to be indispensable, however the book was really more dead weight than anything. Whether you are headed to Pittsburgh or DC, it's all downhill from here. Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2016. Shows trails, cellphone coverage, and alt-routes such as the W&OD and SouthSide Trail; each panel includes GPS info for coordinating with support vehicles. Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2016. I would still recommend checking online sources for additional information. Also, there are a number of lodging opportunities that you may not see in the book. the 150-mile Great Allegheny Passage #GAPtrail Located along the GAP trail are free and fee based hiker-biker campgrounds. explore the trail Advertise Your Business to Trail Travelers! I'd say it is an essential for doing the C&O/GAP. Packed with itineraries, lodging and dining options, and a weatherproof map of both trails. Read Part One: Pittsburgh to Connellsville and Part Three: Confluence to Cumberland.If you’re planning your trip on the trail, don’t miss my top tips for those biking the GAP.. We rode almost all of the GAP, in both directions, on road bikes with 28 mm. TrailBook is the only authorized guide for the Great Allegheny Passage. Trip planner for casual cyclists and tourists along the C&O and Great Allegheny, Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2015. from $ 15.00. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. 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