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Local Events & Festivals
Try your luck at a Poker Run. Plan a ride to take in an event near the trail such as Meyersdale's Maple Festival. ATA is listing these events as the information has been provided to us. Please contact the sponsors for details. Contact ATA at atamail@atatrail.org or 1-888-ATA-BIKE.



2013 RIDES
Saturday June 22, 2013
Wheels of Hope June 22 - McKeesport, PA
Originating at the Palisades, 501 water Street, McKeesport, PA 15132 - Ride to the trail to either Dravo Cemetery or the Pump House at the Waterfront in Homestead. - Registration begins at 9:30-Spaghetti Dinner and Entertainment to follow at the Palisades - Bicycle Raffle and Bicycle Accessory Raffle - Proceeds benefit cancer patients - For more information please visit our web site at www.jmdf.net or contact: Geoff Clauss at 412-664-2664 or e-mail claussg@upmc.edu
Sunday October 13, 2013
3-2-1 Ride to end melanoma and pancreatic cancer
Sunday October 13, 2013 - 3-2-1 Ride to end melanoma and pancreatic cancer - Participate in a Metric Century (60-mile) ride on the Great Allegheny Passage and let us take care of your transportation, rest stop accommodations and gear support! Riders will meet at the Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh and will be transported to the River's Edge Campground in Connellsville. Enjoy a 60-mile ride back to the Science Center on the newly completed GAP trail. The ride is fully supported by Trek of Pittsburgh with rest stops every 15-20 miles, and will include a finish line festival at the Science Center. For ride details and registration visit 321ride.org or contact Jessica Fera at jessica@321ride.org
2013 THRU-TRIPS
Saturday June 08, 2013 to Saturday June 15, 2013
Passage to Pittsburgh Celebration Ride-DC to Pittsburgh
Make history with us and be one of the first to ride the completed Great Allegheny Passage into Point State Park in Pittsburgh.
Passage to Pittsburgh: Bike Ride from DC to Pittsburgh: June 8 to June 15 , 2013. For ride details and registration Visit the Website
Wednesday June 12, 2013 to Saturday June 15, 2013
Passage to Pittsburgh Celebration Ride-Cumberland to Pittsburgh
Make history with us and be one of the first to ride the completed Great Allegheny Passage into Point State Park in Pittsburgh.
Passage to Pittsburgh: Bike Ride from Cumberland to Pittsburgh June 12 to June 15 , 2013. For ride details and registration Visit the Website
Sunday June 23, 2013 to Thursday June 27, 2013
RTC 2013 Sojourn - with Wilderness Voyageurs
Rail-to-Trails Conservancy's Greenway Sojourn for 2013 will depart on June 23 for a 5 day Sojourn on the Great Allegheny Passage from Pittsburgh to Cumberland. The Sojourn is a fully-supported camping trip. For more details or to request a detailed itinerary
Visit the Website
Sunday July 14, 2013 to Tuesday July 16, 2013
Great Allegheny Passage to C&O Highlight Tour
Enjoy 3 days of the best that the Great Allegheny Passage and C&O Canal has to offer! Experience an introduction to the charm and history of the trails and surrounding areas. Great for beginners! For more information or detailed itinerary, please visit our website.
Sunday July 14, 2013 to Sunday July 21, 2013
Every Final Inch Ride - GAP and C&O
BENEFITTING the GREAT ALLEGHENY PASSAGE Do not miss this unique opportunity to experience the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) and C&O Canal Towpath. There is limited space, so please download a registration form: Visit the Website
or you can get more detailed information by contacting Larry Brock at Cycling1945@mac.com or calling 301-697-4343.
Sunday July 21, 2013 to Wednesday July 24, 2013
Great Allegheny Passage Tour
Experience the excellence of the Great Allegheny Passage on this 4 day bicycling tour! Visit and explore the charm and history of the trail towns along with knowledgeable guides. For more information or to request a detailed itinerary please visit our website.
Sunday August 04, 2013 to Friday August 09, 2013
Great Allegheny Passage to C&O Canal Tour
Enjoy 6 days of biking through the country! Join a small group for biking from Pittsburgh to Washington DC, visiting great trail towns along the way. Experience high class accommodations and dining with knowledgeable guides! For more information or to request a detailed itinerary, please visit our website.
Monday August 05, 2013 to Friday August 09, 2013
American Red Cross Bike Ride
Charity fund raising ride from West Newton to DC August 5th to the 9th 2013 for the benefit of the American Red Cross. Visit the Website
Wednesday August 14, 2013 to Friday August 16, 2013
Great Allegheny Passage to C&O Highlight Tour
Enjoy 3 days of the best that the Great Allegheny Passage and C&O Canal has to offer! Experience an introduction to the charm and history of the trails and surrounding areas. Great for beginners! For more information or detailed itinerary, please visit our website.
Friday August 30, 2013 to Monday September 02, 2013
The Great GAP Ride
PREMIER GAP RIDE OF 2013 - BENEFITTING the GREAT ALLEGHENY PASSAGE Do not miss this unique opportunity to experience the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP). There is limited space, so please download a registration form: Visit the Website or you can get more detailed information by contacting Larry Brock at Cycling1945@mac.com or calling 301-697-4343.
Sunday September 08, 2013 to Wednesday September 11, 2013
Great Allegheny Passage Tour
Experience the excellence of the Great Allegheny Passage on this 4 day bicycling tour! Visit and explore the charm and history of the trail towns along with knowledgeable guides. For more information or to request a detailed itinerary please visit our website.
Sunday September 15, 2013 to Friday September 20, 2013
Great Allegheny Passage to C&O Canal Tour
Enjoy 6 days of biking through the country! Join a small group for biking from Pittsburgh to Washington DC, visiting great trail towns along the way. Experience high class accommodations and dining with knowledgeable guides! For more information or to request a detailed itinerary, please visit our website.
Saturday September 28, 2013 to Saturday October 05, 2013
Adventure Cycling - C&O/GAP
This fall you won’t need to worry about traffic as you ride your hybrid or mountain bike some 330 miles on hard-packed, gently graded gravel and dirt trails from the heart of the nation’s capital north into Pennsylvania. This tour is always among our most popular, usually filling to capacity in just a few weeks. Visit the Website
Sunday September 29, 2013 to Friday October 04, 2013
Great Allegheny Passage to C&O Canal Tour
Enjoy 6 days of biking through the country! Join a small group for biking from Pittsburgh to Washington DC, visiting great trail towns along the way. Experience high class accommodations and dining with knowledgeable guides! For more information or to request a detailed itinerary, please visit our website.
Sunday October 06, 2013 to Wednesday October 09, 2013
Great Allegheny Passage Tour
Experience the excellence of the Great Allegheny Passage on this 4 day bicycling tour! Visit and explore the charm and history of the trail towns along with knowledgeable guides. For more information or to request a detailed itinerary, please visit our website.
2013 EVENTS
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2013 FESTIVALS
Saturday March 16, 2013 to Sunday March 17, 2013
Annual Pennsylvania Maple Festival - Meyersdsale, PA
Meyersdale is prepping for their biggest event of the year - the 66th Annual Pennsylvania Maple Festival! This year's event takes place from March 16-17 & March 20-24. Each year thousands visit the Maple City to enjoy all the activities and maple treats!
Visit the Website
Wednesday March 20, 2013 to Sunday March 24, 2013
Annual Pennsylvania Maple Festival - Meyersdsale, PA
Meyersdale is prepping for their biggest event of the year - the 66th Annual Pennsylvania Maple Festival! This year's event takes place from March 16-17 & March 20-24. Each year thousands visit the Maple City to enjoy all the activities and maple treats!
Visit the Website
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