Great Allegheny Trek
Trek Overview
- Starts: Pittsburg, PA
- Finish: Washington DC
- Difficulty: Easy
- Daily Mileage: Approximately 20-35
- Trip Length: 16 Days
- Grades: 7- 9
Trek Description
Spend 16 days biking with us, on trails without automotive traffic from Pittsburgh to Washington, DC on the Great Allegheny Passage (Rail to Trail) and the C&O Canal Tow Path. This scenic route winds alongside the Youghiogheny River to Ohiopyle, PA, where you’ll get to go whitewater rafting and see Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater, a unique, cantilevered house built out over a waterfall. From there we’ll bike across the Salisbury Viaduct, bike through three railroad tunnels and bicycle through historic railroad towns as we journey towards Cumberland, MD.
From Cumberland we’ll bike along the C&O Canal Tow Path including a ride through the historic Paw Paw tunnel. We’ll also visit Civil War-
Trek Highlights
- Bike off-road from Pittsburgh, PA, to Washington, DC –– over 340 miles
- Whitewater rafting on PA’s Youghiogheny River
- Visit Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater house
- Tour Historic Harpers Ferry
- Take shady bike paths free of automotive traffic
Trek Details
- Trip Costs:
- $3,195
- Trip Dates:
- June 22 - July 7
- June 29 - July 14
- July 6- July 21
- July 20 - August 4
Why Choose Great Allegheny Trek
Experience One of America's Greatest Trails
Whats so amazing about the GAP and C&O Canal Trail is how accessible and full of amenities this trail system is for cyclists. With campgrounds all along the path, plenty of welcoming trail towns, outfitters and bike shops abound, traveling the 340-miles between Pittsburg and Washington D..C. is a bucket list adventure for many!
Immersed in Nature
Nature lovers will feel right at home as they trace historic towpaths through the woods, crossing dramatic river views of the Youghigheny, and camping on designated grounds just feet from the wooded trail. Experience the Youghigheny on a white water rafting trip, view the famous Frank Lloyd Wright waterfall house tucked amongst the trees, and cross paths with the Appalachian Trail. This trip offers a great way to unplug in the great outdoors!
Trace the Route of History
Step back in time along the Great Allegheny Passage, as the old footpaths and railroad corridors through the wilderness offers glimpses into the country's westward expansion and industrial progress. Joining the C& O Canal Towpath, you will get to experience what it was like to travel by water and trail from Pittsburg to Washington D.C.