Originally Posted by
Roosterbird
Do you camp along the GAP or motel it in the towns?
If you are aiming this question at me - two of us did the ride and we stayed at B&Bs. The first was in Connellsville, about 54 miles from our start in Homestead. The Connellsville B&B was very nice and quite new looking inside - the host and hostess were attentive, the breakfast was good, and the rooms are decorated to celebrate the ethnic heritage of the people who worked and lived in Connellsville. I had the Slovak room which was quiet, air conditioned, and had a private bath. My ride partner had the Italian room, IIRC, also with A/C and private bath. Onsite laundry facilities made packing for the trip even lighter.
Our second night was at the Trailhouse in Rockwood. located immediately off the GAP with it's own bike shop on premises. Breakfast was good, rooms had private baths and A/C. Depending on the season, I'd stay there again, or I might try the Gingerbread House just up the road. I don't think the Gingerbread Houe rooms have A/C. Since we rode in July, A/C was high on my list of creature comforts. The Trailhouse also had onsite laundry facilities, but we didn't have the need.
There are more and more B&Bs opening along the GAP. Towns that had no places available in 2011 now have one or two choices. It's a good sign and I'm glad that local people are finding opportunities to take advantage of the GAP and provide places to stay for riders. It's all good.