Great Allegheny Passage
The Great Allegheny Passage is a 150-mile rail trail for cyclists, hikers and runners that runs from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Cumberland, Maryland. Its Cumberland to Frostburg stretch runs 15.5 miles and is free to use, and it suits most bicycles on a mostly crushed limestone surface. As of October 15, 2026, gaptrail.org listed no closure for this stretch, but the site lists other alerts farther along the trail, so check before you go.
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Weather at Great Allegheny Passage, today
| Time | Sky | Temp | Wind | Rain |
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| 8 am | Sunny | 35°F | 0 mph | 0% |
| 10 am | Sunny | 48°F | 0 mph | 0% |
| 12 pm | Sunny | 60°F | NE 1 mph | 0% |
| 2 pm | Sunny | 67°F | N 2 mph | 0% |
| 4 pm | Sunny | 68°F | N 5 mph | 0% |
| 6 pm | Clear | 64°F | N 1 mph | 0% |
Daylight
| Sunrise | 7:29 am |
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| Sunset | 6:30 pm |
| Question visitors ask | Is the Great Allegheny Passage open between Cumberland and Frostburg? |
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| County | Allegany County |
| Official site | gaptrail.org |
How do you get to the Great Allegheny Passage between Cumberland and Frostburg, and where can you park?
The Great Allegheny Passage between Cumberland and Frostburg has four named access points, according to the Allegany County government page. Canal Place Cumberland is at 13 Canal Street, Cumberland, Maryland, at Mile Marker 0.0. Cash Valley Road Parking is at 11250 Cash Valley Road NW, LaVale, at Mile Marker 5.2. Woodcock Hollow Parking is on Woodcock Hollow Road in Mt. Savage, at Mile Marker 9.6. The Frostburg Riley Trailhead is at 10105 New Hope Road NW, Frostburg, at Mile Marker 15.5.
The county page also says that the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad runs parallel to the trail and offers rides to Frostburg, with bicycles allowed if you bring them. The page does not list parking fees or the number of spaces at each lot, so check before you go.
Is the Great Allegheny Passage open between Cumberland and Frostburg right now?
On October 15, 2026, gaptrail.org listed no alerts or closures for the Cumberland to Frostburg stretch of the Great Allegheny Passage. The alerts the site does list are for other sections, including a Borden Tunnel rehabilitation, a landslide and closure between Ohiopyle and Connellsville, and a temporary closure with a shuttle between Duquesne and Homestead. The Borden Tunnel lies past Frostburg toward the Pennsylvania line, and the alert text on the site is not included in this source, so check the alert page before you go.
Alerts can change quickly. Check gaptrail.org before you go, and check the Allegany County page for notices about road crossings and other trail work.
Is the Great Allegheny Passage free, and is it open all year?
The Great Allegheny Passage is free to use, according to the attraction record. The trail is listed as open all year.
The record notes that the Big Savage Tunnel in Pennsylvania closes each winter, from about December 1 to about April 1. That tunnel is past Frostburg, so it is not on the Cumberland to Frostburg stretch. Check before you go if your route continues past Frostburg.
What are the rules on the Great Allegheny Passage?
Motorized vehicles are not allowed on the trail, except emergency response vehicles and vehicles the county has authorized, according to the Allegany County government page. The county page also links to a special use permit application and a printed version with use guidelines, and to a trail rules and guidelines page. It also has a form for reporting an issue or abuse on the trail.
The county page does not list rules on pets, alcohol, glass or fishing, so check the trail rules and guidelines before you go.
When is a good time to visit the Great Allegheny Passage?
The trail is listed as open all year. Two events on gaptrail.org fall near the trail in October and November 2026. The Haunted Hike During the Hunter's Moon is on October 24, 2026, near Mt. Savage, and starts with a bike ride from Frostburg to the Evergreen Heritage Center, with two evening hikes from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. The Mountain Maryland Film Festival is in Frostburg on November 6 and 7, 2026.
Event dates and times come from gaptrail.org as posted on October 15, 2026. Check the event listings before you go.
Great Allegheny Passage: questions visitors ask
Is the Great Allegheny Passage open between Cumberland and Frostburg?
On October 15, 2026, gaptrail.org listed no alerts or closures for the Cumberland to Frostburg stretch. The site lists alerts for other sections, including a Borden Tunnel rehabilitation past Frostburg, so check before you go.
How long is the Great Allegheny Passage between Cumberland and Frostburg?
The trail runs from Mile Marker 0.0 at Canal Place Cumberland to Mile Marker 15.5 at the Frostburg Riley Trailhead. The Allegany County government page gives these markers, and the Wikipedia trail map lists Frostburg at 15.5 miles from Cumberland.
What is the trail surface like?
The trail surface is mostly packed, crushed limestone, and the section near Cumberland is paved with asphalt. The county says the trail suits most types of bicycles, from mountain bikes and hybrids to road bikes.
Can you drive on the Great Allegheny Passage?
No. Motorized vehicles are prohibited on the trail, except emergency response vehicles and vehicles the county has authorized.
Is there a fee to use the Great Allegheny Passage?
The attraction record lists admission as free. The county and conservancy pages reviewed here do not mention a fee, so check before you go if you plan to park at a county lot.
How long is the whole trail, and where does it go?
The Great Allegheny Passage is 150 miles long and runs between Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Cumberland, Maryland. Wikipedia notes that with the C&O Canal towpath, the route runs about 335 miles to Washington, D.C., and the Allegany County page gives 334 miles from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C.
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