C&O Home  GAP Home
The C&O Canal Towpath Trail and Great Allegheny Passage

On October 17, a landslide occurred on the GAP between Connelsville and Ohiopyle, closing a section of trail. For details, please see the Forum and the GAP Conservancy Alerts page.

Camping along trail


Go to Forum
Moser from Mechanicsburg on 9/21/2012 5:16:09 PM:
Planning a trip from Ohiopyle to Hancock then north to Mechanicsburg starting on 9-30-12. Any comments or tips on camping along trail. Are fires permitted? Thanks first time doing a large section of the trail.