Bicycle Trip Planning, Shuttle Service, Support and Gear Transport
- Live Guide
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- Pickup Service
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2Wheelescapes is unique because we offer a luxury camping "Glamping" experience where we carry all your gear, cook you delicious, fresh food and provide very hands-on service to ensure your bicycle vacation is everything you want it to be. Our trips are small (usually no more than 11 people) and can be customized to fit any needs or desires. This includes daily mileages, choice of towns to stay in, SAG support, or extra sightseeing around the region. We also offer additional services such as airport pick-ups, bicycle shipping, rentals, etc. The sky is the limit for our customers! Finally, shop around. You will find our prices are generally the most economical way to plan your trip and travel this world class trail. Don't forget to check out our C&O Canal listing also. An 8-Day adventure on both trails is a once in a lifetime journey!
Itinerary Details
Operated by: 2Wheelescapes
Day 1 Shuttle to Pittsburgh from Cumberland Maryland then ride approximately 31 miles to West Newton Pennsylvania
Stop At: Great Allegheny Passage
Day-One is typically a 35-mile ride that begins at Point State Park in downtown Pittsburgh and goes to West Newton Pennsylvania. This day is a customer favorite as the trail begins as a car-free passage through a busy urban area, then transitions to a tree lined canopy that passes through several old small coal "patch" towns that still retain the feel of the coal and railroad heydays.
Duration: 6 hour
Day 2 Ride 51 miles from West Newton PA to Confluence PA
Stop At: Great Allegheny Passage
On Day-Two riders begin with a gourmet breakfast and coffee service before heading down the trail. This day includes passing through many interesting towns, including Connellsville and Ohiopyle Pennsylvania. Riders travel at their own pace and can stop whenever they choose for food and breaks. Riders are provided a "Que" sheet each day with points of interest and recommendations for additional activities and lunch options.
Duration: 6 hour
Day 3 Ride approximately 20 miles from Confluence PA to Rockwood PA with optional side trips
Stop At: Great Allegheny Passage
Day-3 is also a customer favorite because of the ability to take a vacation within your vacation. Since the ride is only 20 miles this day, most customers choose to take a side trip of kayaking 11 miles down the Youghiogheny River or visiting the world famous Frank Lloyd Wright house, "Fallingwater". The riding this day is also fantastic as you pass through dense forest and go through the first of many tunnels on the trail.
Duration: 2 hour
Day 4 Ride 43 miles back to Cumberland MD with the last 23 miles DOWNHILL!!!
Stop At: Great Allegheny Passage
Day-4 is possibly the best day of all as you will experience most of the dramatic railroad features of the trail. This includes 3 tunnels (one of which is over 1/2 mile long), and 2 long bridges. You will also pass through the charming town of Meyersdale Pennsylvania that has an amazing restored railroad station and museum. But everyone's favorite part of Day-4 is cruising the last 23 miles of the trail downhill into Cumberland. This is a wonderful way to end your journey as you reach Cumberland and can celebrate with a meal and beverages at many great venues.
Duration: 5 hour
