TrailGuide is the official, authorized guidebook for the Great Allegheny Passage and C&O Canal Towpath, covering two scenic trails - one amazing journey. 

TrailGuide is packed with trail descriptions, town maps, business listings and services for tourists. Included is a 2-sided, weatherproof 16” x 24 1/2” map, showing both trails and hundreds of features. Mileage charts, elevations tables are also provided , as well as planning checklists, mile-by-mile highlights for all 335 miles between Washington DC and Pittsburgh PA.

This year’s book has lots of new content, new pictures, a redesigned map . Proceeds from the book are reinvested into trail improvement projects.

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