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Art from Gaithersburg, MD on 7/9/2020 8:45:00 AM:
Hello. We are planning day trips on the GAP in 15mi sections (30mi RT). We are thinking of Meyersdale, PA, and Ohiopyle as possible starting points. What are the trails like in those areas? And we are open to other suggestions as well as places to stay. Art
 
Steve m on 7/9/2020 3:42:12 PM:
Ohiopyle to Confluence is 10 miles or a 20 mile round-trip. Good trails and beautiful scenery along the Youghioghenyy River. I prefer Meyersdale to the MD state line. This route takes you through the Big Savage tunnel, beautiful vistas and crosses the eastern continental divide. This route is about 12 miles or 24 miles round-trip.
 
Steve m on 7/9/2020 3:44:24 PM:
Ohiopyle to Confluence is 10 miles or a 20 mile round-trip. Good trails and beautiful scenery along the Youghioghenyy River. I prefer Meyersdale to the MD state line. This route takes you through the Big Savage tunnel, beautiful vistas and crosses the eastern continental divide. This route is about 12 miles or 24 miles round-trip.
 
Rivnuts from Homestead, PA on 7/9/2020 4:27:22 PM:
Going the other way out of Ohiopyle, you can ride 17 miles (34 miles round trip) to Connellsville. There is a slight grade down to Connellsville. Connellsville is a larger town than Confluence with more options to eat or obtain goods, if needed. Similarly, going the other way out of Meyersdale, you'll cross the long bridge in route to Rockwood (~12 miles, 24 miles round trip).

The trail is the good (crushed limestone) from either Ohiopyle or Meyersdale.

While there are B&B's in Ohiopyle, they are often full since Ohiopyle is a whitewater rafting destination as well as a bicycle tour overnight location. If you plan to stay indoor there overnight, make sure you have a reservation before going there. Some of the places can be a little noisy with rafters.

There should be less problem finding a place in Meyersdale. I've stayed at both the Trailside B&B and Yoder's Guest House. Both were clean and friendly albeit I guess I liked Yoder's somewhat better albeit further downhill from the trail. Dinner at Morguen Toole is normally quite good if the restaurant is open.
 
Richard from Washington DC on 7/10/2020 9:09:42 AM:
I agree with Steve. Meyersdale to the Mason-Dixon Line is a must ride. It's a slight uphill to the Continental Divide, which is most of the mileage outbound, giving you an opportunity to coast on your return trip. Plus the accommodations and dining are better. Ohiopyle is an interesting spot with the river and whitewater. But the accommodations are a little more rustic. If you want to pamper yourself, spend a night at the Levi Deal Mansion B&B in Meyersdale.
 
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