Visit Connellsville for a series of reenactments commemorating General Edward Braddock's famous crossing of the Youghiogheny River en route to Fort Duquesne in 1755. The event will begin on Saturday, June 28 at 11:00 am with an opening ceremony, and reenactments are slated for both Saturday and Sunday at 1:00 pm, weather permitting. This is […]
We challenge you to ride (and/or roll) the entire Great Allegheny Passage this summer! Your adventures will take you soaring over valleys and rushing waters, through tunnels, across the Mason & Dixon Line, and to the top of the Eastern Continental Divide. A charming chain of hospitable trail towns awaits your arrival with lodging and services perfect for day trips, overnights, and thru-rides. Joining […]
Ride out to Frostburg to watch crews and drivers race soapbox-style cars down a section of the National Road in Frostburg's historic business district. This annual event gains great interest from local residents, and the clatter of these iconic racers is legendary to behold. Pick your favorite car by paint color or driver, and come […]
Join Haiti H2O for one of several fully-supported rides on the Great Allegheny Passage this summer! From a family-friendly 15-mile loop or a one-day ride from Homestead to Connellsville, an all-weekend 150-mile trek, or the entire Pittsburgh-to-DC journey, you'll have fun! And the money you raise will invest in Haitian-led initiatives in remote villages, like […]
The Mt. Davis Challenge Road Race is a 40/56 mile bicycle race that traverses the highest point in Pennsylvania. The course is "lollipop style," starting in Confluence, and utilizes the hilly back roads of the Mt. Davis area and climbs to an elevation of 3,213 feet. Once over the top, bicyclists descend on the eastern […]
Make your way from the Great Allegheny Passage for a bicycle-themed afternoon in Frostburg's historic business district! Enjoy music, shopping, and dining, and decorate your bike with flowers for a festive feel. Take a spin around Frostburg State University, or pick from among delicious ice cream stops in town.
Bike on out to Cedar Creek Park for a family-friendly day of activities, between West Newton and Smithton, at mile marker 110 on the Great Allegheny Passage! Live music at the amphitheater at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm, food and drink, educational workshops featuring exotic animals, inflatables for the kids, a rock-climbing wall, a flea […]
Walk or ride the Great Allegheny Passage to checkpoints near West Newton to pick up playing cards in a competitive, fun morning outdoors. At the end of the event, each poker hand is tallied and the person with the best hand in each category receives a prize. Raffle prizes will be available after 10:00 am, […]
Think you have what it takes to cycle faster than a speeding train? Cyclists are invited to challenge the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad’s train as it climbs Mt. Savage in this face-off between man, machine, and mountain. A timed challenge between cyclists and the train locomotive organized by Mountain Maryland Trails, the 3M Challenge will […]
Ride the country's most celebrated suburban rail-trail at Tour the Montour, a non-competitive out-and-back bike ride along the Montour Trail on Saturday, September 13. Registration includes rest stops with snacks, on-trail rider support, a hot lunch close to the finish, and basket chance items. Volunteers also offer a set of super raffle prizes. Choose a […]
Celebrate the industrial arts and American crafts at the Carrie Blast Furnaces across from the Great Allegheny Passage in Braddock, Pennsylania. The Festival of Combustion, a signature event of Rivers of Steel, features live music throughout the day and evening from local and regional artists along with tethered hot air balloon rides with views over the beautiful […]
