Biking the GAP: A comprehensive, visual guidebook to bicycling from Pittsburgh, PA, to Cumberland, MD, on the Great Allegheny Passage

The Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) is a bicycle rail trail extending 150 milesbetween Pittsburgh, PA, and Cumberland, MD. Defunct railroad lines function as arestored corridor, connecting southwestern PA and northern MD.Visualize a crushed limestone trail that rambles through urban neighborhoods,fertile farmlands, and panoramic mountain ranges. The weight of your body propelsyou through a marvelous natural world that dovetails scenic waterways. Listen torustling leaves through a cacophony of bird songs, or breathe in the sweet aroma ofblossoming wildflowers and fruit trees. Marvel at ancient ruins from the region’s richcoal and steel heritage. Pedal across iron giants—refurbished bridges and viaducts—or travel through the cold, ghostly, darkened train tunnels. All these experiences, andmany more, await you on the Great Allegheny Passage. Whether you are a twowheeledexplorer or an armchair adventurer, it’s time to decide. Are you ready for atruly amazing ride?Biking the GAP is a visual documentary of the trail, focusing on all unique andhistorical points of interest; the strength of this trail lies in the total sum of its partsrather than a handful of specific spectacles. The photography comprehensivelyrepresents the complex trail in all its character, charm, and personality. Read more