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Awf Hand from Chippewa Falls on 10/16/2015 10:20:49 AM:
So, where is the official terminus of the GAP on the Pittsburgh end? I'm planning a drop-off and am looking for a safe and easily accessible spot to unload the bike and take pictures.
 
Ryan Drummond from Philadelphia, PA on 10/16/2015 11:39:31 AM:
Hi
There is a marker at the very tip of Point State Park
That marks the confluence of the three rivers. That's a good spot for pictures
And a symbolic start to the journey. However you can't drive your car into point state park. I would suggest temporarily parking in front of the Wyndham on Commonwealth Place. At off- peak times of the day, this street has light traffic.
 
Awf Hand from Chippewa Falls on 10/16/2015 1:11:46 PM:
Thanks!

Any place closer with parking? I'm dropping a tandem, a 9yr old and all the gear needed to bike camp into DC, so close to vehicle would be even better yet!
 
Rick from Grafton, Va. on 10/21/2015 5:17:29 AM:
Don't know if this will help or not as we unload from a shuttle service. At Fort Pitt State Park there is a small turn off lane. Room for 2-3 vehicles. if you go to the Gap map above and click on Pittsburg then enlarge the map you'll see 2 gray/blue lines that are walking paths. The turn off is right there. AS I mentioned we jump out, unload bikes and gear in 3 minutes or less and the shuttle is gone. There may be signs stating "No Parking" but the shuttle guy tells us it's no problem if just unloading. Are you asking about long term parking or just a quick drop off? You wouldn't want to leave your kid and gear unattended while you found parking. Also the Passage/C&O Guide book has some parking suggestions. As mentioned by Ryan there is a marker near the park entrance and you ride up Blvd of the Allies to Grant St. from there your on trail. The Blvd is bike friendly.
 
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