Bicycle Confluence to Big Savage Mountain

The Great Allegheny Passage is a 150 mile rail-trail between Cumberland, Maryland--terminus of the C & O Canal Towpath--and Point State Park in Pittsburgh. To complete part of the Eastern Continental Divide Loop, bicycle 41 miles from Confluence to Deal, then 8+ miles on-road to the northern trailhead for the Big Savage Mountain Trail. Continue past Deal on the GAP to cross the Divide and to visit the Big Savage Tunnel. Outfitter shuttles and lodging in Meyersdale available.

Details

Duration

1-2 Days

Consider an overnight in Meyersdale to break the trip into two days.  

Activity

Biking

It's best to use a hybrid bicycle; all-terrain bicycles are fine as are some road bicycles.  The GAP is a gentle grade of 3 percent. As part of the Eastern Continental Divide Loop, see Day 5 of the "Do the Loop" page on the Garrett Trails Web site for more information. 

Pets Allowed

No

Activity Fee

No

Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.

Location

Confluence trailhead along the Great Allegheny Passage

West side of the Youghiogheny River adjacent to Confluence, south of the campground near the Yough Lake dam. 

To complete part of the Eastern Continental Divide Loop, bicycle 41 miles from Confluence to Deal, then 8+ miles on-road to the northern trailhead for the Big Savage Mountain Trail. Continue past Deal on the GAP to cross the Divide and to visit the Big Savage Tunnel. Outfitter shuttles and lodging in Meyersdale available.

Reservations

No

Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Time of Day

Day, Dawn, Dusk

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