Pittsburgh To Washington DC Bike Tour
6 days of biking through beautiful country! This trip takes place on a rather unique trail system, considered by Conde Naste Magazine to be one of the seventeen most beautiful rail trails in the world. This is a world class ride that is filled with a multitude of natural, cultural and historically significant sites. The initial 125 miles on the Great Allegheny Passage from Pittsburgh to Cumberland, Maryland are located on abandoned railroad bed (and some back roads).
The final 180 miles from Cumberland to downtown Washington D.C. are located on the towpath of the now defunct C&O canal. What this means to cyclists is: 315 miles of trail that begins at 850 feet in elevation, climbs over the Allegheny Front of the Appalachian Mountains at 3200 feet in elevation, and terminates at sea level. All of this happens with a maximum grade of 2%.
We will begin the trip among the modern giants of glass and steel of Pittsburgh.It won't be long until the buildings are exchanged for a canopy of trees. We will then head down the trail and back through history. Along the way we will ride past remnants of the early 1900's industrial revolution when Pittsburgh Steel was king, Victorian Mansions, Civil War Battlefields, Historic Districts, Canal remains and good ol' Americana.
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Your trip includes:
Sag van support,
Two support staff
Breakfast for 5 days,
Lunches and snacks for 6 days,
Lodging for 5 nights
Dinner night 1 & 2
Optional: Visit to Fallingwater Day 2
Click here for The 6 Day Trip Itinerary & Details Or Click here to view details on the 3 day highlight tour
Call 800-272-4141 to book your bike tour
Custom departures available for groups of 6 or more. Please download a custom request form and we will contact you shortly.
If you have reserved your trip already, please click here to download your Pittsburgh to Washington DC Bike Tour registration form.
Other Bike Tours:
The American 4 Day Bike Tour starting in Bedford PA
The Civil War Historical 4 Day Bike Tour starting in Gettyburg, PA
If you have any questions, please call us with your details at 800-272-4141.