Great Allegheny Passage
Included in these categories:
Self-Guided Tour
What’s included
Tour and Shuttle |
Tour, Shuttle and Luggage Transfer |
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4-Day Family |
$1,850 total |
$2,350 total |
5-Day Family |
$2,500 total |
$3,025 total |
6-Day Family |
$2,850 total |
$3,450 total |
Family groups can be up to 4 riders and must include at least one minor child (under 18 years of age).
Additional rooms may be added at the standard price for families with more than 4 riders.
$295 off total price if not taking a return shuttle.
Family packages typically consist of one suite (or two rooms) with two beds per night (at least one queen bed) and one bathroom. Hotel nights before and after the trip can be included.
A one-way shuttle between Cumberland and Pittsburgh is included in all tours, but can be removed. The drive time is approximately 2.5 hours barring unusual traffic. Airport drop-off (to Pittsburgh International) can be arranged for an added charge. Shuttles commonly run at 2 p.m. or 8 a.m. but this can be altered. Talk with your trip coordinator when booking about your scheduling and location needs.
LUGGAGE
Daily luggage shuttling can be included on this tour. Luggage must be ready each day by 9 a.m. and is transferred to your next overnight location by 4 p.m.
*Specifically for family tours, we request each rider bring just one carry-on sized piece per person. Odd-sized and/or bulky pieces such as bike stands, coolers, or bike racks are not permitted.
Luggage should weigh no more than 40 lbs per person. Riders with luggage not ready on time or significantly overweight or oversized will be charged an added fee.
Most breakfasts are included in our GAP tourss (all included meals will be noted on your tour quote). For non-included meals we provide daily suggestions and a list of recommended restaurants. Those with significant dietary restrictions, please advise us at the time of booking so that we can communicate this to your B&B correctly.
In smaller towns, some restaurants will close one day a week and often that will be on a Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday.
Vegetarian and vegan options are relatively accessible along the trail and can be accommodated by all B&Bs we book.
All riders will receive access to our Ride with GPS Trip Experience created just for this itinerary. You do not need to have a personal account to use the premium features included. The Experience provides you with a daily itinerary, including where to eat each day, trail highlights, and any specific instructions, all easily accessed on your phone.
It also includes digital mapping with offline voice cues and other premium features. Mapping can be downloaded for use on Garmin and other devices, as well.
Itineraries
Read the full itinerary at our 4-Day Self-Guided GAP page
Day 1: Pittsburgh to West Newton (34 miles)
Day 2: West Newton to Ohiopyle (42 miles)
Day 3: Ohiopyle to Meyersdale (42 miles)
Day 4: Meyersdale to Cumberland (32 miles)
Read the full itinerary at our 5-Day Self-Guided GAP page
Day 1: Pittsburgh to West Newton (34 miles)
Day 2: West Newton to Ohiopyle (42 miles)
Day 3: Ohiopyle to Confluence w/ Fallingwater (11 miles)
Day 4: Confluence to Meyersdale (31 miles)
Day 5: Meyersdale to Cumberland (32 miles)
Read the full itinerary at our 6-Day Self-Guided GAP page
Day 1: Pittsburgh to West Newton (34 miles)
Day 2: West Newton to Connellsville (25 miles)
Day 3: Connellsville to Ohiopyle (17 miles)
Day 4: Ohiopyle to Confluence w/ Fallingwater (11 miles)
Day 5: Confluence to Meyersdale (31 miles)
Day 6: Meyersdale to Cumberland (32 miles)
Riding the GAP
The Great Allegheny Passage is a crushed gravel rail-trail with very little elevation change. We recommend hybrid/touring/gravel bikes with at least 28 mm-wide tires with minimal tread. Bikes with narrower tires will find considerable vibration and some bogging down if the trail has been quite wet.
Mountain bike-style or wide (2 in+) tires with large knobby treads will be very slow and are not necessary to navigate the trail surface, but can also be used. Tandems, trikes, recumbents and other non-standard frames are also suitable for the GAP.
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A deposit is required to secure your reservation; amount is based on the total price of your trip. |
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Total Trip Cost |
Deposit |
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Up to $500 |
$300 |
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$501-$1,500 |
$600 |
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$1,501-$2,500 |
$800 |
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$2,501-$3,500 |
$1,000 |
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$3,501 and above |
30% of trip cost |
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Excepting the listed cancellation fees, all payments for travel services not provided to the traveler shall be refunded; this does not include any non-refundable charges.
Applicable vendor fees – Some vendors charge a percentage of their cost upon cancellation, the amount often determined by how early the cancellation is made. Any non-refundable charges will be assessed if a trip is cancelled IN ADDITION to our cancellation fee outlined below.
Cancellation fees
UP TO 90 DAYS prior to departure –15% of trip cost; plus any applicable vendor fees.
90-21 DAYS prior to departure – 30% of trip cost; plus any applicable vendor fees.
Within 3 WEEKS of departure – 50% of trip cost; plus any applicable vendor fees.
Cancellations can be made at any time; if you must cancel your trip, you must do so in writing or via email.
Our full list of terms and conditions can be found here – https://www.nobleinventionbiketouring.com/refund_returns/
Many riders book 4-8 months in advance, that said, you’ll have the best chance of booking the dates and rooms you need the earlier you book – so we recommend 8-10 months in advance. Groups requiring more than two rooms are also best served to book well in advance to insure availability.
We require at least 2-3 weeks prior to start date to book a trip.
Most afternoon shuttles leave at 2 p.m., while most morning shuttles leave at 10 a.m. Day 1 shuttles can leave as early as 8 a.m. In most cases the shuttle will be assigned only to your group, so some flexibility with times is possible.
Yes. We can book a room for you in Pittsburgh (Courtyard Marriott Downtown Pittsburgh) or Cumberland (Fairfield Inn). In both cases the hotels are located right next to the bike trail and just a block from bike rentals and long-term parking.
All accommodations are personally vetted by our staff and must maintain an excellent rating from our riders. Preferably lodgings are locally-owned/operated; easily and safely accessed by bike from the trail; and located near restaurants.
Our trail phone is answered daily between 7:30am-7:30pm at 844-424-5347. We can be reached via voice or text. In the case of a medical emergency riders should always call or text 911 first.
Have a question about this tour?
Our professional team members are happy to answer any questions you may have regarding our tours. Please reach out to them for trail tips and to plan your next adventure.
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