Located at Canal Place, Cumberland, MD 301-777-TRAIL (8724)
Cumberland Trail Connection
Nestled charmingly in the cradle of the valley of the
Potomac River in Western Maryland, in the lush
landscape of the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, is
the Victorian town of Cumberland, MD.  What better
place to begin or end an adventure on the Chesapeake
& Ohio Canal or the Great Allegheny Passage trails.  
Your adventure can include the comforts of the local bed
and breakfast or a private camp site along the trail.  We
have everything you need to plan and execute a perfect
adventure or retreat!
Trip Planning
GAP Trail Elevation Overview:
The GAP is a former railroad grade that rises at a gradual rate of 1-2 feet per 100 feet  for 24 miles from Cumberland to the Continental
Divide.  Keep in mind that trains do not climb up steep grades so elevation maps appear dis-proportionate.  The railroad was located here
slightly downhill to Pittsburgh.
Trail Conditions
Call for current conditions
Have your bike shipped to our Shop and we'll put
it together and have it ready to go when you get
here.  301-777-8724            Charge: $45

Or.......Rent a comfort bike for the week.     $120
C & O  detour map of  mile 85.4 to 88.1.  Here is an additional detour map for the same area during times of "high water"
This area is know as Big Slackwater.
Local Cumberland area:
C&O Detours:
Nothing new to report
Up & Down the Trail:
Here's a link to a cool photo gallery of the C&O Canal and The Great Allegheny Passage.