We challenge you to ride (and/or roll) the entire Great Allegheny Passage this year! 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 […]
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 among muscle, machine, and mountain. A timed challenge between cyclists and the train locomotive organized by Mountain Maryland Trails, the 3M Challenge will […]
Bike the Great Allegheny Passage into Frostburg, where vendors will be serving up hot and cold ciders for adults and kids, pumpkin spice drinks, baked goods, and Halloween sweets! Sip and stroll while perusing local businesses and taking in the beauty of fall. Museums, restaurants, ice cream, a natural food store, and great coffee await. […]
Join friends in the heart of Ohiopyle for Youghtoberfest -- a fundraiser for the borough, fire department and community center -- and a day filled with fun, food, and festivities! It's a perfect time of year to ride the Great Allegheny Passage, and this is a perfect way to enjoy fall. Enjoy live music, delicious […]
Plan an overnight in beautiful Confluence for Pumpkinfest, a famous fall tradition centered in its lovely town square. Featuring arts and crafts vendors, food trucks, the Pumpkinfest Queen Pageant, a 5K run/walk, an antique and classic auto show, a parade and a largest pumpkin contest, this quintessential autumn celebration is the most beloved along the […]
Join friends of Martha Dixon for a thrilling bike ride through the heart of Pittsburgh, including a stretch of the Great Allegheny Passage. This extraordinary event, led in honor of the life and legacy of Martha Dixon, aims to raise funds for local playgrounds across the Pittsburgh area. Whether you're an avid cyclist or 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, flame performances, an evening iron pour, a host of arts activities, and a one-of-a-kind fireworks display over the Carrie Blast Furnaces National […]
Great live music, food trucks, and the best local brews are all part of the West Newton Night Market, held the second Thursday evening of each month, April through October, in West Newton. Ride or hike the Great Allegheny Passage, and then enjoy sunsets over the Youghiogheny River with friends. Or plan your next thru-trip […]
Sample a variety of delicious craft beers, wines, ciders, and spirits from Laurel Highlands Pour Tour makers while enjoying the cozy warmth of a bonfire, just a few miles off the Great Allegheny Passage. With live music, food trucks, vendors, and great company, this event promises to be a Pour Tour event to remember. Don't […]
Plan an overnight trip to Cumberland for the Mountain Maryland Film Festival on November 6 and 7. This third annual festival will focus on a musical theme, featuring screenings of well-known films along with a shorts competition, inviting filmmakers to submit works 15 minutes or less for cash prizes. Along the way, there will be […]
Bike or hike out to Connellsville for its annual Chili Walk, a delicious way to enjoy lunch on the Great Allegheny Passage on Saturday, November 1. Local businesses will be serving up sample bowls of chili to hungry adventurers from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. While you're in town, explore two local bike loops through […]
