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TXg-ma from Kingwood, Texas on 10/26/2015 4:00:29 PM:

Planning a 2016 GAP trail only trip. My husband and I both use recumbents. Any thoughts on how they might handle on the trail? Also, it looks like I can't use the train back to PB so I will need to contact a business for a shuttle...any suggestions?

Peter Sheridan from Santa Rosa, CA on 11/1/2015 12:14:17 PM:

I can't speak form any personal experience from riding a recumbent but I did run into two gentleman who were riding recumbents on the GAP trail. They didn't ride the entire trail but said they had done it a few times and had no problems. The GAP is plenty wide and has a good gravel footing for rain or shine. The grade is easy especially starting from Pittsburg. Coming into Cumberland it's a very long almost tiring downhill. The only trouble I had and this was on a touring bike with cyclocross tires was a little mist had turned the path a little greasy in a very short section close to Cumberland. I would not recommend the C&O however as it's more like two single tracks side by side very rutted and more suited for bikes. As far as shuttles you might try Golden Triangle Bike rentals in Pittsburg. Also spend $ 10 and get the Trail Book with the map.

Paul from Quincy, IL on 11/4/2015 4:53:57 PM:

Before the days of roll on bike service on the Capitol Limited, I used a Grousland Tours (http://www.grouseland.net/) shuttle and can recommend them.

Steven Gaub from Lakewood on 11/5/2015 6:59:47 PM:

What about a Recumbent Trike? Greenspeed Magnum. I have traveled on several rock trails so I personal do not see a problem. I even ride grass trails with dirt paths. I wonder about the width of the trail on the C&O in some of the tunnels.

lenny on 11/6/2015 5:12:36 AM:

Paw Paw tunnel seems as i recall about 3 feet wide with one arching side and a 2x4 wood rail on the other.Hardly enough room for two bike to pass.

Rick Hancock from Grafton, Va. on 11/9/2015 11:00:17 AM:

I'd be sure and verify if the shuttle service can handle a recumbent. Some of them specify no recumbent bikes or trailers. As far as riding on the Passage I'd think you'd have no concerns. The trail is hardpack, pretty smooth, and the elevation gain is very slight. The only surprise elevation (in my opinion) is the short steep hill east of Mckeesport where you exit the town and really leave the industrial area behind and finally enter the woods for the first time. As others have mentioned the C&O is quite a bit different terrain. But your only concerned with the Pasasage. I do fine on a Mt Bike with 2.4" tires. You really need to research the shuttle arrangements I know for a fact that some/most only carry "normal" bikes. Have a great trip my wife and I have done 4 thru rides from Pittsburg to Cumberland. Great fun!

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