Rails to trails bike tours great allegheny passage, katy. Check out directions, parking options, and mileage and elevation charts. Any of these conditions may be waived with permission. From cycling to bike racing to century rides to cyclocross, use our resource to find bike events in washington, dc, cycling tips and much more. Biking a trail of history from pittsburgh to washington the. Day one of our bicycle ride, pittsburgh, pa to washington, dc is done and in the books. This guidebook covers the easy trafficfree bicycling and walking trails in and.
Special notice on corona virus and fixture rides due to the corona virus, we are not having any group rides. Two of our tour guides, canden and kara, did just that. Oct 31, 20 ive also never rode more than 30 miles on a bike. You will experience the entire trail on this 334 mile adventure. April beezly burn, ride for major taylor, pedal power expo, daffodil classic, emerald city bike ride, bike.
Prepare to get lost in over 24 miles of pittsburgh history. Bike and roll dc offers the most entertaining, and informative segway and bike tours of washington dc. At that moment i knew my bicycle trip, ultimately 335 miles from washington, d. Great allegheny passage americas friendliest longdistance. At 335 miles, its one of the longest dedicated bicycle trails in america. In the past 30 days, the cheapest average price users have found for trains from washington d. Trains from pittsburgh to washington dc are the busiest on sunday. On weekends, its popular for cyclists out on a joy ride escaping dc hubbub. After the epic ride, enjoy live music, your favorite food trucks, and activities for all ages at the finish festival on 3rd street between the. Planning your trafficfree bike trip between pittsburgh, pa. It has been lauded by travel experts, multiple national papers including the new york times and national geographic, as well as countless bike tourists, as a worldclass bike trail and vacation experience not to be missed. Planning your trafficfree bike trip between pittsburgh, pa and washington, dc 3rd edition mary shaw, roy weil on.
From a 50mile route around orcas island or a family trip along seattles flat burkegilman trail, to a breathtaking climb up to washington pass from winthropif youre seeking the best road biking the evergreen state has to offer, you can bet your bottom bracket youll find it in 75 classic rides. Trail in maryland, somerset county rails to trails association, regional trail. Bike trail book trip planning great allegheny passage. So if youre planning on traveling by bus from pittsburgh to dc or from dc to pittsburgh, book your ticket with us today to reserve your seat and see our firstclass amenities firsthand. Planning your trafficfree bike trip between pittsburgh pa and washington dc. The continental divide, salisbury viaduct, ohiopyle state park, and the big savage tunnel are just a few of the highlights that make the gap an undeniably epic experience. Wed ride through 4 states, starting in arlington, va on the virginiadc border and ending in pittsburgh, pa. Click the month for bike ride dates, locations, mileages and sponsorships january stinky spoke. The canal was built between 1828 and 1850, and it operated sporadically between floods until 1924. You can order the book from us using the order form or from. Thanks to the new great allegheny passage trail, it is now possible to ride 330 traffic free miles from washington, dc all the way to pittsburgh, pa, as we did in 2007. Pittsburgh to dc gap bike tour ride 6 days on the gap trail. If youd like to ride our rails with your bike, we offer a number of different services to transport your bike onboard.
Golden triangle bike rental pittsburgh 2020 all you need. Most amtrak stations in major cities, and many other stations across the country, are accessible to passengers with a disability. My sisterinlaw becki, dropped us off me, dan, and my brother jim, right next to point state park. Beautiful scenery, great inns, delicious food, and a serious sense of accomplishment.
The pittsburgh to dc gap bike tour explores the hidden gems of pennsylvania. Like many of the nations multiuse trails, the gap was created from an abandoned rail line. Dc bike ride will be back on may 16, with 20 miles of carfree roads, monumental views, great music, and delicious cuisine. Linking up planning your trafficfree bicycle trip between. The great allegheny passage links cumberland md to pittsburgh pa on railtrails, with a spur to the pittsburgh. Planning your trafficfree bike trip between pittsburgh, pa and washington, dc 3rd edition. Planning your trafficfree bike trip between pittsburgh. Trailguide is loaded with information to make planning your next day or multiday trip a breeze. Noble invention bike touring bike the great allegheny. Mar 09, 2012 if you start from washington and go east to west, the canal portion is pretty similar i. March mussels in the kettle, seattle bike show,gran fondo ephrata, seattle bike swap, dandy daffodil tweed ride, bike works auction and dinner.
The ultimate bike trip from pittsburgh to washington, d. To help you plan the classic trip between pittsburgh and washington or a shorter trip along this route we have brought together information that will help you plan your trip. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or to have extra room to stretch out, you might consider traveling on friday instead, as that tends to be the least traveled day of the week. Learn more about fun things to do in pittsburgh or washington dc when you arrive. The first 150 miles of the 335milelong ride follow an old rail route, from pittsburgh to cumberland, md.
With our bike tour packages and womens bike tour, you can pedal from washington, dc to pittsburgh, pennsylvania and all points in betweenover 334. We left early in the morning on saturday, may 10, and completed the ride in 4 days. Not only does a bike provide a smart mode of transport to get around the city, its a vehicle to areas beyond the daytoday city routesto the countryside trails of maryland, the rolling hills of virginia, and even as far as the scenic farmlands of pennsylvania. Trailguide is the only annually updated guide of both trails. If you do not choose this option, you are onyourown to make your own travel arrangements. For this trip to washington, you can get on board at pittsburgh, pa amtrak station pgh. The great allegheny passage is safe, scenic, and spectacular. Pedaling 300 miles between pittsburgh and washington was her idea of a great way to mark a milestone birthday. On day 6 the day the tour ends an optional shuttle from the washington, dc area to pittsburgh is available for you, your bike, and your gear to get to the tour start meeting hotel reservations onyourown in pittsburgh, pa. The 5 best pittsburgh bike tours with photos tripadvisor. How to bicycle from washington to pittsburgh frederick. Rails to trails bike tours great allegheny passage, katy, c. Explore pittsburgh and the great allegheny passage by bike. Bike from washington dc to cumberland md to pittsburgh pa.
Ride your bicycle from pittsburgh to washington, d. The paw paw tunnel, antietam battlefield, lock houses. Pittsburgh to washington, dc by bike some of the planning for this trip is available in the mbb forums. For a trip combining scenery, history and exercise, it would be hard to imagine.
Moreover, get off the train at washington, dc union station was. Aug 26, 20 pittsburgh washington dc bike trip may 10 may 15 2014 duration. Bring your bicycle onboard part of the joy of a journey by train is the ability to explore the stops along the way, and what better way to do that than by bike. How to bicycle from washington to pittsburgh frederick county. The only sound in the crystalline mountain air was the crunch of our bicycle.
I read a few articles and got some information but wanted to know if anyone on reddit has ever done it, or knows someone who has, and could offer advice. Refer to this page to find corrections and updates to any book errors in best bike rides washington, dc. The three rivers heritage trail is a combination of the best biking trails throughout the city, connecting neighborhoods, sights, sounds, and cultures. With a nickname like city of bridges, the water views and sweeping vistas are a given, but in pittsburgh you can also expect art and hospitality served in a laid back vibe. Bike from pittsburgh to washington dc on the famouse great allegheny passage. You can also read about my earlier trips in 1995, 2003, and 2004. The best spots to go biking in pittsburgh fitt pittsburgh. We made our way down to the point, and to the official start or end, depending on your perspective of the great allegheny passage gap. The trail is in maryland, following the state line just across the river from viginia and west virginia.
Take a short spin to explore the gap and its towns, or plan a multiday, 333mile bike tour to washington, d. Please note that this guide only covers the great allegheny passage trail between pittsburgh and cumberland. They have tours that you can take on your bike or in a vehicle. Most of the great allegheny passage is through wooded areas and the occasi. Our professionally guided bike and segway tours and quality bike rentals provide locals and visitors alike with a unique way to see our capital city. Youll be amazed by how much territory you can cover on these bike tours of pittsburgh. The auto train transports you and your car or van, motorcycle, suv, small boat, jetski or other recreational vehicle nonstop from the washington, dc area to sunny florida, just outside of orlando.
Pittsburgh to dc, the beauty of central missouris katy trail, an indulgent bike and wine experience on the virginia capital trail. All guided tours include a professional guide, bottled water, a snack, and a helmet. It is inevitable that book of this scope and size will contain some errors of omission and fact. Bike pittsburghs bike commuting 101 guide the complete how to guide for riding to work.
Hall of fame rail trail ride from pittsburgh, pa, to washington, dc, entirely on carfree bike trails. The great allegheny passage traces americas westward expansion through a chain of cyclistfriendly trail towns, each with easy access to trailheads, restaurants, lodging, camping, and bike shops. Learn about the advantages of selfguided bike tours. Find the top rated bike trails in washington, whether youre looking for an easy short bike trail or a long bike trail, youll find what youre looking for. Jul 27, 2012 a club here named the nitty gritty bike band asserts that athens is the states cycling hubthere are group rides every day of the week. Did you know that you can bike from washington dc to pittsburgh, pa. Availability and booking for a bus from pittsburgh to dc. So youre thinking about a bike ride between pittsburgh pa and washington dc. Is it better to bike from pittsburgh to washington d. What to know about biking from pittsburgh, pa to washington. The bellingham segment of the bay to baker trail runs for 1. Every so often, hubs and i have a discussion about what things we want to do before we have kids. The initial 125 miles of this tour are on the great allegheny passage from pittsburgh to cumberland, md, located on abandoned railroad beds.
Then you want to plan a stop in hancock where weavers restaurant about a block off the trail serves some of the best youll find along either trail. Our excursions are tailored to your needs, from a weekend getaway to a full week of cycling and sightseeing. The most surefire way to find the lowestpriced train tickets from washington d. Or, ride the 340 miles of rails to trails bliss between pittsburgh and washington dc known as the great allegheny passage. Pittsburgh to washington, dc by bike mostly ramblings. Or arrange shuttle service, hire a tour guide, or book amtrak to make it easy.
Jun 22, 2017 the ultimate bike trip from pittsburgh to washington, d. Pittsburgh to dc bicycle ride day 1 create and babble. Bus from pittsburgh to dc and from dc to pittsburgh megabus. We boast 5 star fun and are dedicated to becoming the highlight of your trip. And remember, you can pack your car as if it were your suitcase. One favorite is a 45miler that takes off from the city. Members may take solo walks or rides near their homes and write descriptions on the blog. Jul 11, 2016 day one of our bicycle ride, pittsburgh, pa to washington, dc is done and in the books. Several trail groups develop and maintain sections of the passage. From cycling to bike racing to century rides to cyclocross, use our resource to find bike events in pittsburgh, pa, cycling tips and much more. How to bicycle from washington to pittsb urgh ron cassie special to the newspost.
The trail passes through virginian towns such as falls church and reston, making it a convenient ride into the city. Its something we had talked about before, but always far off in the future. All original material is licensed under a creative commons license permitting noncommercial use with attribution. Biking a trail of history from pittsburgh to washington. Weve made lots of changes to version 7 of the pittsburgh bike map something weve been publishing since 2007 pittsburgh can seem like a daunting place to ride a bicycle for a new cyclist or a newcomer to the city, but it shouldnt be. Full of tips and ideas presented as a fun, readable comic book. Bikabouts travel guide will help you wander the best of the burghs bikeable eats, drinks, sights and beds, by bike. Here are some of the things they saw along the way on this epic bike ride. Explore trips to learn more about our tour packages on the best bike trails in the u. Sometime last year, after we traveled through salerno, rome, and edinburgh, we talked about biking from pittsburgh to washington d. Cycling can be safely done during this period only if care is taken to maintain social distancing. The great allegheny passage was the first inductee to the railtrail hall of fame. These web pages are drawn from the book linking up. Cross into ohio heading north to cleveland, and then across ohio and indiana into the center of chicago.
The capitol limited train runs daily between washington, dc and chicago. You will not believe the tranquility and the beauty of. Planning your trafficfree bike trip between pittsburgh pa and washington dc mary shaw, roy weil on. This is the best way to drive i95 without even driving. We made our way down to the point, and to the official start or end, depending. Experience all that our beautiful city has to offer from 25 miles of trafficfree, riverside trail. Biking pittsburgh to dc i am interested in biking from pittsburgh to dc. This is the essential book if youre planning a trip along the pittsburghdc.