![]() Eastbound travelers will find a slight but steady grade from Pittsburgh to the Eastern Continental Divide. Westbound travelers from mile marker 0 in Cumberland will experience a steep grade in the 23.7 miles to the Eastern Continental Divide-the high point of the trail. The route mainly follows old railbeds between Pittsburgh and Cumberland, in many cases alongside scenic rivers and streams. The GAP is also a host trail for the 3,700-miles-plus Great American Rail-Trail-which will one day form a seamless connection between Washington, D.C., and Washington State-and hosts part of the September 11th National Memorial Trail, which connects the World Trade Center, Flight 93, and Pentagon Memorials. The biggest allure might be the ability to travel off-road for over 330 miles-all the way from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C.-when combining the GAP with the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park (C&O Canal Towpath) in Cumberland, Maryland. Trail users marvel at the scenery along one of the longest rail-trails in the United States. The welcoming small towns along the route entice travelers with lodging, camping, markets, and dining. Ever since the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) was completed in 2013, overnight bicycle riders and backpackers have flocked to the 150-mile rail-trail that travels through Western Pennsylvania and Maryland.
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