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Eastern Railroad Discussion > MD/PA riding the Great Allegheny PassageDate: 10/14/20 11:09 MD/PA riding the Great Allegheny Passage Author: Lackawanna484 Washington Post travel article about riding bikes, partly on the former Western Maryland right of way between Cumberland and Pittsburgh.
Railroad bridges, active rails, mileposts, coke ovens, etc Paywall likely https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/magazine/the-150-mile-bike-trail-from-maryland-to-pennsylvania-puts-the-cares-of-2020-behind-you/2020/10/12/df3dcf20-fea3-11ea-9ceb-061d646d9c67_story.html Posted from Android Fixed the title, thanks Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/14/20 15:26 by Lackawanna484. Date: 10/14/20 13:16 Re: MD/PA riding the Great American Passage Author: P I rode from Frostburg to the Meyersdale Viaduct over the July 4th weekend. About 20 miles worth. Fantastic ride.
 Date: 10/14/20 15:12 Re: MD/PA riding the Great American Passage Author: DJ-12 Its actually Great Allegheny Passage. We love the whole area and just came back from a weekend there at Confluence.
Posted from iPhone Date: 10/14/20 15:57 Re: MD/PA riding the Great American Passage Author: bigsavage Big Savage Tunnel was a lot more exciting when it had tracks, and trains running through it...
Date: 10/14/20 17:11 Re: MD/PA riding the Great American Passage Author: MEKoch Rode all 88 miles of the GAP in August. I recommend the experience. Beautiful rural countryside; nice gentle grade; nice B&Bs to stay at.
Date: 10/15/20 06:47 Re: MD/PA riding the Great American Passage Author: WM_1109 YIKES! Based on the (assumed) superelevation, that must've been one helluva curve at the east end of Big Savage Tunnel!
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