Cycle the Great Allegheny Passage
A friend has invited you to do this with them.
This 150-mile rail-trail through Pennsylvania and Maryland follows old railway lines on a crushed limestone surface, away from traffic. It links with the C&O Canal Towpath, so the ambitious can carry on to Washington, D.C.
Moderate£100 to £500 / $130 to $650A few weeksOutdoorsAlone or with othersPennsylvania, MarylandSpring to autumn
How to start
- Read the Rails to Trails Conservancy's account of the trail and decide how many days to take.
- Book places to stay in trail towns along the way and sort out bike transport.
- Ride two consecutive days on gravel paths with loaded panniers before you go.
Where to go
We opened this link on 6 October 2026 and found it to be what we say. Dates, places and prices are on the official page, where they stay up to date.
Plan this
Pick a day, or a month, and we will set out how to get ready, step by step, with a date and a reason for each. Projects run over months and stall without a rhythm, so the plan sets milestones you can see.
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