E-biking the GAP Trail - Multi Day Adventure - E-bike Lovers

Join us on four days of adventure on the GAP Trail from Pittsburgh to Cumberland.

BOOK THE SHUTTLE NOW: Shuttle reservations from Cumberland to Pittsburgh are open and limited. Email info@ebikelovers.com for the payment link.

The Great Allegheny Passage is a 150-mile rail-trail linking Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Cumberland, Maryland, following former railroad corridors through river valleys, forests, tunnels, and historic industrial towns.

With its crushed-limestone surface, gentle grades, and car-free design, it is accessible to a wide range of cyclists while still offering a strong sense of journey and progression through the landscape.

The trail traces the Youghiogheny River for much of its length, crosses the Eastern Continental Divide near Meyersdale, and finishes in Cumberland, where it connects seamlessly to the C&O Canal Towpath, making it one of the most celebrated long-distance cycling routes in the eastern United States.

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• Day 1: Saturday, September 12, 2026 - Departure at 8:30 AM from Cumberland by Shuttle (Wheelzup Adventures) to Pittsburgh and cycling to West Newton - 31 MILES
• Day 2: Sunday, September 13, 2026 - Cycling from West Newton to Ohiopyle - 43 MILES
• Day 3: Monday, September 14, 2026 - Cycling from Ohiopyle to Meyersdale - 41 MILES
• Day 4: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 - Cycling from Meyersdale to Cumberland - 32 MILES

NEW: We will have a support vehicle for the entire route provided by E-bike Lovers.

DETAILS

DAY 1: Saturday, September 12, 2026, marks the opening day, with a shuttle from Cumberland to Pittsburgh and a cycling route to West Newton. Recommended lodging includes the Bright Morning Star B&B and the Palmer House, both well known among GAP riders for their proximity to the trail and relaxed, cyclist-friendly atmosphere.

DAY 2: Sunday, September 13, 2026, continues from West Newton to Ohiopyle, where staying at Ohiopyle Suites keeps you directly in the heart of the trail town, within easy walking distance of food, the river, and the state park.

DAY 3: Monday, September 14, 2026, covers the quieter, more reflective stretch from Ohiopyle to Meyersdale, with lodging options including the Morguen Toole Hotel, Inn on Main, Yoder’s Guest House, or the Levi Deal Mansion, each offering a comfortable end to the longest and most gradually climbing day of the itinerary.

DAY 4: Tuesday, September 15, 2026, concludes the journey with the downhill-leaning ride from Meyersdale to Cumberland, where the Cumberland Inn & Spa, the Fairfield Inn, or the Inn on Decatur provide convenient, bike-friendly places to rest and celebrate the completion of the Great Allegheny Passage.

PARKING IN CUMBERLAND: You can park for free in Cumberland for the duration of the tour in the bikers' community parking lot at 16 Howard St, Cumberland, MD 21502. This is walking distance to the shuttle at Wheelzup Adventures.

SHUTTLE FROM CUMBERLAND TO PITTSBURGH

Please be aware that shuttle bus seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

BOOK THE SHUTTLE NOW: Shuttle reservations from Cumberland to Pittsburgh are open and limited. Email info@ebikelovers.com for the payment link.

The tour is free. You don't need to use the shuttle to participate.

We're thrilled to announce a specially arranged shuttle service from Cumberland to Pittsburgh, scheduled to depart at 8:30 AM on Saturday, September 12, 2026.

Address of the shuttle: Wheelzup Adventures, 14 Howard St, Cumberland, MD 21502

For those eager to secure a spot on this shuttle adventure for themselves and their cherished e-bikes, please send a $60 Venmo payment. This is the total cost of one e-biker + one e-bike.

Please be aware that shuttle bus seats are allocated in the order of payment received. Please note that our policy does not provide refunds for cancellations. Such is life with E-bike Lovers.

In the event that you're unable to join us for the shuttle after transferring $60 via Venmo, you have the option to pass your reservation onto another e-bike aficionado who is a Meetup E-bike Lovers member, or take solace in the fact that your contribution will be directed towards the enrichment of E-bike Lovers' future endeavors.

WE HAVE ONLY 14 SEATS ON THE BUS AND VERY LIMITED SPACE FOR FAT EBIKES.

NO SHOWS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED. YOU MUST LET US KNOW TWO WEEKS IN ADVANCE IF YOU ARE NOT GOING. REMEMBER: NO REFUNDS.

PLEASE ONLY TRANSFER $60 IF YOU WANT TO USE THE SHUTTLE FROM CUMBERLAND TO PITTSBURGH. YOU DON'T PAY FOR THE TOUR ITSELF.

If you have already E-mailed the organizers to reserve a seat, please be informed that you will need to pay $60 to reserve your seat.

Starting Time Cycling in Pittsburgh: TBD

All riders should bring any gear, tools, etc. they may need if their bike has any problems.

This is not a guided, full-service package event. You will need to book accommodations yourself and are responsible for arranging all your travel plans (with the help of group-booked shuttles, as discussed on the detailed tour page).

We are not a commercial touring company. We are not a travel organization. We are a social group. You are responsible for your own happiness, safety, and everything else.

AAA Roadside Assistance
See our article about AAA E-bike Roadside assistance here: https://ebikelovers.com/2023/08/26/did-you-know-aaa-roadside-assistance-service-tows-e-bikes/

DISCLAIMER

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE LAW, NEITHER GREGORY MAASSEN, TRIP COORDINATORS, THEIR AFFILIATES, FAMILY AND FORMER AND CURRENT EMPLOYERS NOR ANY OTHER PARTY INVOLVED IN CREATING, PRODUCING, OR DELIVERING E-BIKE LOVERS GUIDES, OUR MEETUP EVENTS, AND THE GPS E-TRAILS IS LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF A USER’S ACCESS TO, OR USE OF THE E-BIKE LOVERS GUIDES, OUR MEETUP EVENTS, AND THE GPS E-TRAILS.

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