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Allegany County

Helmstetter’s Curve – Brush Tunnel loop from La Vale

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Allegany County

Helmstetter’s Curve – Brush Tunnel loop from La Vale

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Helmstetter’s Curve – Brush Tunnel loop from La Vale

01:15

4.58km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 20, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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208 m

Helmstetter’s Curve

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Helmstetter’s Curve is one of the most notable sections of the GAP. Located between Cumberland and Frostburg, the curve was built to help ease the gradients for trains trying to …

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1.96 km

Brush Tunnel

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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.

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Brush Tunnel

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

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.

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4.58 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.43 km

116 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.24 km

167 m

116 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

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