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 […]
This fall festival celebrates vintage farm equipment, from antique tractors to steam-powered threshers and straw-balers to corn shellers, all on display in their mechanical glory. Noisy demonstrations abound!
Get ready for a day filled with delicious sips and good vibes just off the Great Allegheny Passage! Join friends in Frostburg's Hoffman Park, where the fun happens on Sunday, Sept 6. This event is a celebration of all things craft beverages, from wines to brews to artisanal spirits all created and crafted in Maryland. […]
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, […]
Data center development is a huge topic for communities along the Great Allegheny Passage. The Mountain Watershed Association and Center for Coalfield Justice will host a community town hall on the data center development in Fayette County on September 10, 2026 at the Connellsville Area Community Center. Come with your questions and ideas.
Spend an overnight in Cumberland and enjoy part of the trail town's famous Heritage Days Festival -- and the official start of fall! Four charming days of live music, arts and crafts vendors, yummy festival food, children's activities, historic interpretation, and walking tours await you. Explore the Allegany Museum, wander Canal Place, shop for local […]
Join friends for the Yough-N-Roll Bike Ride and Party this September 19, and choose among a four-, 20- or 40-mile out-and-back ride on the Great Allegheny Passage from the Boston trailhead. Rest stops will be staffed and will have water, drinks, fruit, and snacks. Hot dogs and snacks will be served at the conclusion of […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
