Self-Guided Tours: GAP / C&O

The GAP/C&O Trail is steeped in history and natural beauty. Railroad tunnels, industrial history, canals, Civil War History and some great small towns dot the landscape. See our main Self-Guided Tour Page for what is included in our Self-Guided Tour packages.

• Image Galleries of Previous GAP/C&O Tours
• Video Playlists of Previous GAP/C&O Tours

What You Get:

• See Full Description of Package Items on our Self-Guided Tours Main Page
• Patches (1 for each rider)
• Ride Program (1 for each rider)
• Maps (1 for each rider)
• Ride Guide Book (1 for each rider)
• Routes (1 for each rider)
• Zoom Call (Group)
• Access
• Packing List and Strategy (Group)
• Epic Ride Weather Reports (Group)

4 Day GAP/C&O Self-Guided Tour

Starting in Cumberland, MD, travel the historic C&O Trail along the Potomac River to Washington DC.

• Start in Cumberland, MD
• Day 1: 22 mi, +400 ft, Camping at Potomac Forks, MD (hiker/biker campsite)
• Day 2: 65mi, +768 ft, Camping at Williamsport, MD (hiker/biker campsite)
• Day 3: 57 mi, +704 ft, Camping at Point of Rocks, MD (hiker/biker campsite)
• Day 4: 52 mi, +509 ft, Trip ends in Washington DC
• 196 mi, +2.381 ft
  

6 Day GAP/C&O Self-Guided Tour (the Full 718 Route)

Starting in Pittsburgh, PA, this route traces the official 718 Outdoors route though Cumberland MD and finishing in Washington DC.

• Start in Pittsburgh, PA
• Day 1: 59 mi, +1,308 ft, Camping in Connellsville, PA 
• Day 2: 58 mi, +2,440 ft, Camping in Meyersdale, PA 
• Day 3: 52 mi, +1,065 ft, Camping at Potomac Forks, MD (hiker/biker campsite)
• Day 4: 65mi, +768 ft, Camping at Williamsport, MD (hiker/biker campsite)
• Day 5: 57 mi, +704 ft, Camping at Point of Rocks, MD (hiker/biker campsite)
• Day 6: 52 mi, +509 ft, Trip ends in Washington DC
• 343 mi, +6,794 ft