Enjoy a seven-day tour along the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) and the Chesapeake & Ohio (C&O) Canal Towpath. Pedal 335 miles from Pittsburgh, PA, to Washington D.C. — biking up to 65 miles a day on scenic, car-free, and nearly level trails. The route travels through three states on two of America’s most beloved rail-trails. Journey begins on the 150-mile GAP Trail, built on an old railroad corridor that winds through the Allegheny Mountains. Riders will roll through beautifully restored tunnels like Big Savage, cross high trestles with wide-open river views, and follow the Youghiogheny and Potomac Rivers past wooded hills and quiet towns. In Cumberland, Maryland, riders join the 185-mile C&O Canal Towpath as it meanders alongside the Potomac, passing 74 lift locks. This route is famous for a reason: it’s one of the best ways to experience America at bike speed. Riders will notice the small things, like river mist in the morning, the cool air in a tunnel, and the way each town has its own personality. Take a break in places like Ohiopyle, Connellsville, and Frostburg, then hop back on the trail when you’re ready. You ride at your own pace, and the tour company handles the details so you can relax and enjoy every mile. Day 1: Arrival Day - Meet leaders and shuttle to Homestead. Group review of trip plan, bike fitting, and a ride into Pittsburgh following the GAP trail to Point State Park. Accommodations at Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh West Homestead/Waterfront. Meals: Dinner. Biking: 17.1 miles. Day 2: West Newton and Connellsville - Riding the GAP trail through suburbs and into the country. Lunch in West Newton. End ride in Connellsville. Accommodations at Comfort Inn & Suites, Connellsville. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner. Biking: 52.1 miles. Day 3: Falls City - Ride along the Youghiogheny River through the deepest gorge in Pennsylvania. Visit Yough River Gorge Overlook and Ohiopyle. Pass through tunnels and bridges. Ride on the Salisbury Viaduct before ending in Meyersdale. Accommodations at Yoder's Guest House, Meyersdale. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner. Biking: 59.5 miles. Day 4: Wrap up the GAP - Ride the Keystone Viaduct and pass the Eastern Continental Divide. Ride through Big Savage Tunnel. Descend alongside the Maryland Scenic Railroad line. Ride through Mason Dixon Park. Lunch in Frostburg. End in Cumberland where GAP and C&O trails combine. Accommodations at Fairfield Inn & Suites, Cumberland. Meals: Breakfast. Biking: 61.4 miles. Day 5: Paw Paw Tunnel - Begin journey on the C&O Canal Towpath, seeing aqueducts and locks. Pass through the 0.6-mile-long Paw Paw Tunnel. End day in Williamsport. Accommodations at The Country Inn of Berkeley Springs, Berkeley Springs. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Biking: 57.3 miles. Day 6: Harpers Ferry - See more aqueducts and locks. Optional stop at Fort Frederick State Park. Cross footbridge to Harpers Ferry, a National Historic Park. Accommodations at Light Horse Inn, Harpers Ferry. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner. Biking: 47.4 miles. Day 7: Departure Day - Pedal along the C&O Canal Towpath. Visit Great Falls. See the wall at Widewater built to dam water for navigation. Enjoy final miles into Washington DC area. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch. Biking: 58.1 miles. FAQ - Tour starts with meeting leaders and shuttle to Homestead on Day 1. Tour ends with drop-off in Washington D.C. Recommended arrival in Pittsburgh before 11am on Day 1 and departure from Reagan National Airport after 7:30pm on the last day. Car parking should be arranged independently. Accommodations are a mix of comfortable inns and historic lodges, selected for their atmosphere, quality, and trail-side location. What's Included: 6 nights' accommodation, 6 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 5 dinners, support from experienced guides and leaders, industry-leading Guest-to-Guide ratio (averaging 6:1), all activities, snacks and non-alcoholic drinks, all necessary equipment (well-maintained and safe), branded t-shirt and bag, choice of Gravel bikes, Hybrid bikes, or E-Bikes with accessories, Ride with GPS for navigation, detailed maps and itineraries, transportation in air-conditioned vans, Customer Care Team support, pre-trip calls, and 'My Account' online space.
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