The GAP and C&O Trail
About the GAP and C&O Trail
A historical trail ride from Pittsburgh, PA to Washington DC
This weeklong ride along the GAP and C&O Trail offers scenic and historical traffic free riding. Following the Great Allegheny Passage and Chesapeake & Ohio Canal trails makes for a relaxing and easy to navigate ride.
Starting in Pittsburgh the ride will have you biking on the beautiful GAP trail under the shade of colorful tree canopies and through many charming trailside towns up and over the Eastern Continental Divide at a steady rail-to-trail grade.
Once over the divide you will begin the packed gravel C&O Canal Towpath, due to the gravel nature of the C&O trail we do recommend using a minimum of 28’s for tires on this ride.
Biking this trail takes you through scenic landscapes of rolling hills, forests, and along the Potomac river all the way to the nation’s capital. This multi-day trip offers a unique opportunity to explore the rural countryside and the rich history of the eastern United States.
Trip Details at a glance
Ready. Set. Ride for MS.
Are you ready to take on the GAP and C&O trail? Here’s a couple of pointers of what to expect.
Gearing up to pedal through Pittsburgh Ohiopyle Cumberland Hancock Harpers Ferry Washington DC in:
Explore the GAP and C&O Trail Map
Where will cycling the Great Allegheny Passage and C&O Canal Trail take you?
2024 GAP and C&O Trail Overnights
Have a look at the scheduled overnights and daily mileage for the GAP and C&O Canal trails. Naturally, these are subject to change, but it’s a good starting point!
Date
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September 8
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September 9
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September 10
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September 11
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September 12
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September 13
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September 14
Destination
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Pittsburgh, PA
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Connelsville, PA
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Rockwood, MD
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Cumberland MD
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Hancock, MD
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Brunswick, MD
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Washington DC
Mileage
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60
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58
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33
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60
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71
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62