Originally Posted by
alan s
I'm planning a 4 day ride from Pittsburgh to DC (home) this fall. I think the best way to get there is rent a car and drop off at Allegheny airport. Then ride over to McKeesport. Save money and time vs. taking the train and hotel. Figure I will be riding by 10:00 am, so early enough to make it half way to Cumberland. Any suggestions on the route from the airport to the GAP? Also, where would be the best place to camp the first night?
People please don't hijack someone's thread. Start your own. For some this seems to happen a lot on GAP related threads.
To answer your question you have two options. Both start the same.
Drop you car at the airport then take the Montour Trail connector to the main part of the Montour Trail.
Option 1
Take the Montour Trail west then south. Arriving at 10 AM you should be able to make the campsite just past the National Tunnel but just north of Hendersonville. Around 25 miles from the airport. Or you could go another 10 or so and either stay at the Yough Shore Inn, in a room or camp in the backyard. Another 9 or so past that gets you free camping at Dravo campground.
Option 2.
Go through the city to Boston about 40 miles from the airport,
Please post your own thread if you want any more details on either of these options.