Big Savage Tunnel - Great Allegheny Passage
WEBMaking travel possible through the rugged ridges of the Allegheny Mountains, the 3,291-foot Big Savage Tunnel is a marvel to behold. Built by the Western Maryland Railway in 1912, and refurbished for bicyclists and hikers in 2003, the tunnel offers a cool alternative from the summer sun and a respite from gusty winds in the spring and fall.
Interactive Map for planning your GAP trip - Great Allegheny Passage
WEBPlan your next visit to the Great Allegheny Passage or the C&O Canal Towpath. Add destinations or accommodations and share your trip itinerary.
Great Allegheny Passage - Wikipedia
WEBThe Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) is a 150-mile (240 km) rail trail between Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Cumberland, Maryland. Together with the C&O Canal towpath, the GAP is part of a 335 mi (539 km) route between Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C. , that is popular with through hikers and cyclists.
Pinkerton Tunnel - Great Allegheny Passage
WEBThe 849-foot Pinkerton Tunnel whisks travelers through the Pinkerton Horn, a hilly and narrow peninsula formed by a hairpin bend in the Casselman River, and is flanked on both ends by the Pinkerton High and Low Bridges.
Exploring the Big Savage Tunnel - PA Bucket List
WEBHow to find the Big Savage Tunnel along the Great Allegheny Passage in Somerset County, PA. Maps, photos, and history of the tunnel included.
Great Allegheny Passage Overview
WEBThis documentary explores the 150-mile Great Allegheny Passage trail between Pittsburgh, PA and Cumberland, MD. Bikers and hikers get a more personal, up-close look as the producers identify key landmarks on the trail, exploring the significance, history, and appeal of each stop.
Big Savage Tunnel on the GAP - U.S. National Park Service
WEBApr 10, 2015 · The Big Savage Tunnel is closed from November through April, but in warm weather it’s an easy, pleasing bicycle ride for people of all biking abilities. Begin your trip in Cumberland where the Great Allegheny Passage rail trail meets the C …
Big Savage Tunnel - GAP History
WEBThe tunnel was originally constructed in 1912 for the Western Maryland Railway to connect Maryland and the Mason-Dixon Line to Pittsburgh. At 3,294 feet long, the Big Savage Tunnel is the longest on the Great Allegheny Passage and provides unhindered travel through Big Savage Mountain. [5]
WEBBig Savage Tunnel 3,294’ long CLOSED from late November to early April. There is no easy detour. Fallingwater Sheepskin Trail Trail adjacent to Western Maryland Scenic Railroad Bollman Bridge GAP Trail crosses Hot Metal Bridge Westland Branch 6.3 miles Pinkerton Bypass GAP Mile 0 Bowest PITTSBURGH Seven Springs Hidden Valley Burgettstown To ...
Guide to Biking the GAP: Confluence to Cumberland
WEBMay 30, 2016 · The final 22 miles of the Great Allegheny Passage are in western Maryland. The trail travels through several repurposed railroad tunnels, and picks up train tracks near Frostburg. These are the tracks used by the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad, an excursion train that travels seasonally.
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