ミネラル郡のおすすめツーリングルート

One of my favorites! Mostly flat and easy with some slightly uphill sections. Family friendly with wi-fi connectivity, food resupply and lodging/camping available (not too many options as the C&O is offering.... just plan ahead)

The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad crosses two historic girder bridges built by the Cumberland & Pennsylvania Railroad. Now part of the scenic route traveled by the Frostburg Flyer, these bridges show off iconic views of steam locomotives climbing the final stretch into town, which are popular among train photographers.

Northwest of Cumberland sits Mount Savage Historic District, a former industrial hub that is home to nearly 200 buildings and sites from the 19th and early 20th centuries. This area was once a booming hub for iron, coal, brick, and rail industries. Highlights include “Old Row,” a line of vertical-board duplexes built around 1840, which is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

This is a nice flat spot with a grill, fire ring, and picnic tables. It is named after the Pigman family, which was influential in this region in the early 1800s. The ferry itself is a mile and a half west along the trail.

This is a flat primitive campsite with restrooms, grills, and picnic tables. The tracks are nearby so you can expect to hear trains periodically through the night.

The Trail Inn Lodging & Campground is a great place to stop as you are traveling along the GAP. There is food, camping, a hostel and private rooms.

The official Mile 0 of the Great Allegheny Passage is found in downtown Cumberland under the arch, next to the train station and connected to the northern terminus of the C&O Canal and Towpath. The town is well-connected, with Amtrak service and ample overnight parking.

The Brush Tunnel is a 911-foot-long tunnel along the GAP that takes you through the Allegheny Mountains. The tunnel was constructed in 1911 by the Western Maryland and there is still an active train line that runs through it.