By oneguy in August, 2011
On Sunday August 28, had a great day on the GAP. Started by riding Mountain Thunder of the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad from Cumberland to Frostburg (took our bikes with us). Then jumped on the bikes and did the 7 mile uphill to the Big Savage Tunnel. The wife and I then had a picnic lunch at the overlook. We then rode through the Big Savage both ways before enjoying the 23-mile downhill back to Cumberland. Another perfect day on the GAP.
By Larry J Brock in November, 2009
The Great Allegheny Passage in Maryland is a great trail to ride. As the first of 22 miles of the 130 mile Great Allegheny Passage to Pittsburgh. It is a nice packed lime stone surface, It is a 1.5% grade headed between Cumberland the the Mason Dixon Line.
It is also the only trail in the USA that you can ride with a Steam Engine, right beside you on the track.
Enjoy this great ride.
Larry
By Paul Thompson in September, 2005
"We rode from Meyersdale, PA to Cumberland through the ""New"" Savage Tunnel on Sept 27, 2005. The tunnel is fantastic and the view of the valleys when you come out of it are unbelieveable. If you can ride it this fall I bet it is great. 2 miles out of Meyersdale there is a bridge out, that is tough to get around, it's steep and the last 7 miles into Cumberland is on the road. About half way is Frostburg and it is well worth the stop, BUT is a good little climb. The whole Allegheny Highlands Trail is worth doing not just this 30 mile section. Enjoy "