Adventure awaits! The Trailheads crew is gearing up for an unforgettable 150-mile bikepacking journey along the Great Allegheny Passage! With help from an REI instructor, they learn the bikepacking basics, get fitted for their rides, and hop on Amtrak in Pittsburgh to kick off their adventure in Cumberland, MD. Follow along as Kelsi, Colin, Anna, and Elena tackle steep climbs, historic trails, and the ultimate test of endurance—saddle soreness. Watch Episode 1 now!
Great Allegheny Passage Conservancy
非盈利组织
Homestead，Pennsylvania 257 位关注者
Official nonprofit partner of the 150-mile Great Allegheny Passage.
关于我们
The Great Allegheny Passage Conservancy promotes its signature project, the 150-mile Great Allegheny Passage, and coordinates, strengthens, and supports the efforts of allied partners to ensure a high-quality experience for all those who enjoy the GAP. In addition to its work coordinating the completion of the Great Allegheny Passage, the GAP Conservancy developed Trail Towns: Capturing Trail-Based Tourism, a 51-page illustrated guide for town leaders to assess and improve the way that their municipal and business assets attract bicycle tourism. In partnership with The Progress Fund, it established and installed GAP-branded wayfinding, trail access, and interpretive signs, all with a clean, consistent design that orient visitors to the GAP and its towns. Today, the GAP Conservancy leads national marketing and promotional efforts in conjunction with local and regional destination marketing organizations, curates the GAP’s official trail map, produces TrailGuide: The Official Guide to Traveling the C&O Canal Towpath and Great Allegheny Passage, and maintains www.gaptrail.org. It coordinates trail count days and analyzes annual trail use patterns, works with municipalities to update wayfinding signage, engages trail town business owners on best practices, and oversees research that documents the impact of GAP travel on the regional economy. It also raises money for trail maintenance and makes emergency and enhancement grants along the GAP corridor. The GAP Conservancy is a nonprofit organization and holds 501(c)3 status with the Internal Revenue Service. It is governed by a 21-member board of directors, and receives an annual independent financial audit.
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https://www.gaptrail.org
Great Allegheny Passage Conservancy的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 非盈利组织
- 规模
- 2-10 人
- 总部
- Homestead，Pennsylvania
- 类型
- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 1995
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1705 Maple Street, Suite 228
US，Pennsylvania，Homestead，15120
Great Allegheny Passage Conservancy员工
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Capture the beauty of the Great Allegheny Passage and showcase your photography skills in the 2025 GAP Photo Contest! Whether it's the serene landscapes, vibrant trail towns, or memorable moments along the 150-mile trail from Cumberland to Pittsburgh, we want to see it through your lens. Submit your best shots for a chance to win exciting prizes and have your work featured in our communications. Open to all ages and skill levels. Submissions are open now. For more details and to enter, visit the link here: https://lnkd.in/eK26J5GU Don't miss this opportunity to share your unique perspective of the GAP! #GAPTrail #GreatAlleghenyPassage #photocontest
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On Saturday, Great Allegheny Passage Conservancy Executive Director, Bryan Perry joined three dozen youth bicycle educators to discuss best practices in getting young people out on roads and trails safely as part of the PGH Youth Cycling Educator Forum. Big thanks to the Environmental Charter School and Bike Pittsburgh for highlighting local and statewide efforts to encourage youth cycling. Pennsylvania Interscholastic Cycling League.
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The Great Allegheny Passage Conservancy was well-represented at the recent Elevate Outdoor Recreation Workshop in Pittsburgh. Director of Business Partnerships and Events, Dionne Brelsford and Social Media and Audience Engagement Manager, Jonathan Desmarais were able to connect with passionate leaders working to expand outdoor access, sustainability, and economic growth across Pennsylvania. This event was centered around engaging outdoor recreation businesses and their supporters in preparation for the building of a statewide outdoor business alliance. Thanks to Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Office of Outdoor Recreation, Fourth Economy, Firefly Outdoor + Economics, SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, and Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy for hosting this exceptional event. To learn more about Elevate and its mission of growing PA's outdoor recreation industry, visit: www.elevateoutdoorspa.com Outdoor Alliance Outdoor Recreation Roundtable #outdoorrecreation #outdooreconomy #GAPTrail #GreatAlleghenyPassage
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It was great seeing so many new and old friends at the 2025 Philly Bike Expo! The two day event was jam-packed with great conversations with GAP fans and GAP bucket-listers. One highlight was meeting this special family of four. Their youngest finished the full GAP/C&O ride in tow at age 3 in 2023 - Julie, George, River (cycled the full distance at age 8) and Sawyer! Great Allegheny Passage Conservancy Philly Bike Expo #GAPTrail #GreatAlleghenyPassage #PhillyBikeExpo
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This week, Great Allegheny Passage Conservancy Executive Director Bryan Perry showcased the GAP at the National Bike Summit, hosted by the League of American Bicyclists.?Over four hundred bicycle advocates were in Washington DC to discuss best practices in bicycle infrastructure in both urban and rural communities, and to alert federal legislators to the importance of the Transportation Alternative Program. "Big thanks to former Maryland Senator Ben Cardin for championing this funding source for multimodal transportation projects, and for addressing the summit participants," said Bryan. A delegation of Pennsylvania attendees, including Bryan, visited the offices of Sen. David McCormick, Sen. John Fetterman, Rep Summer Lee, and Rep. Chris Deluzio to laud the importance of safe streets, trail maintenance, and bike/ped infrastructure.?Maryland attendees did the same with their senators and congresspersons. Shout-outs to Sam Pearson of the Pennsylvania Downtown Center, Scott Bricker and Eric Boerer of BikePGH, and Daniel Paschall of the East Coast Greenway Alliance, for leading these efforts.? Big thanks to Jeffrey Miller of DC Cycling Concierge and Pittsburgh's Monica Garrison of Black Girls Do Bike for leading evening rides around Washington, D.C.
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Spring is calling, and so is the Big Savage Tunnel! On the afternoon of Monday, March 24, crews from Somerset County will be reopening this iconic tunnel for the season, reconnecting Meyersdale and Frostburg along the Great Allegheny Passage. After months of hibernation behind custom winter doors, the tunnel will be ready for bikers, hikers, and adventure seekers once again! For additional trail alerts and updates, visit us online at gaptrail.org.
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Catch the Great Allegheny Passage Conservancy at the upcoming 2025 National Bike Summit, March 11-13 in Washington, DC. Executive Director Bryan Perry will be in attendance and would love to connect with you! Just look for him at the GAP Conservancy booth!? Consider contacting your local congressional office to voice support for the GAP, and for trail-building, trail maintenance, and bicycle infrastructure, especially in Pennsylvania and Maryland. The GAP Conservancy promotes its signature project, the 150-mile Great Allegheny Passage, and coordinates, strengthens, and supports the efforts of allied partners to ensure a high-quality experience for all those who enjoy the GAP. For more info, visit us online at: https://lnkd.in/e3zj7Pe3 For info on the League of American Bicyclists’ National Bike Summit, go to: https://lnkd.in/eDNkW3gk
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Four friends set off on a 150-mile bikepacking journey from Cumberland, MD, to Pittsburgh, PA, tracing the path of the iconic Great Allegheny Passage. Beginning at mile marker 0 in Downtown Cumberland, Kelsi, Colin, Anna, and Elena pedal their way across the Mason-Dixon Line, conquer the Eastern Continental Divide, ride through storied Civil War battlefields, and traverse stunning bridges and tunnels. Along the way, they encounter eerie surprises, take in breathtaking scenery, and experience the best the GAP has to offer. Enjoy this teaser video and be sure to tune in for future episodes in the coming weeks. Thanks to REI for the production of this video series and for making TrailGuide available for purchase at all Mid-Atlantic store locations. Whether you're gearing up for a scenic day ride, a weekend getaway, or an epic thru-ride, TrailGuide has everything you need to plan the perfect trip. At 232 pages, it’s packed with info yet slim enough to tuck into your backpack or saddlebag! Plus, every purchase supports the Great Allegheny Passage Conservancy, helping maintain and enhance these incredible trails. #GAPTrail #GreatAlleghenyPassage
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Catch the Great Allegheny Passage Conservancy at the upcoming 2025 Philly Bike Expo, March 8-9. Director of Business Partnerships and Events, Dionne Brelsford will be in attendance and would love to connect with you! Just look for her at the GAP Conservancy booth! The GAP Conservancy promotes its signature project, the 150-mile Great Allegheny Passage, and coordinates, strengthens, and supports the efforts of allied partners to ensure a high-quality experience for all those who enjoy the GAP. For more info, visit us online at: https://lnkd.in/eyKQ3NPk The Expo is a public event featuring a bicycle consumer expo, seminars, workshops, artisan demonstrations, cycling skills classes, and test rides. For info on the Philly Bike Expo: phillybikeexpo.com.
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