Hike it. Bike a lot of it. The Potomac Heritage Trail, A Hiker s Guide describes experiencing Tidewater Potomac to the Forks of the Ohio under your own steam. The over 50 hikes included can be enjoyed separately or can be combined for longer trips. The authors detail each hike (many are also cycle able) providing directions, interesting sights, availability of lodgings and food and water. The Potomac Heritage Trail, one of just eight National Scenic Trails, includes the C&amp;O Canal Towpath, the Great Allegheny Passage, the Mt. Vernon Trail, and more. This is the first book to clarify the relationship of the individual trails which, when combined, provide over 770 miles of extraordinary recreational resources in Virginia, the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania

Potomac Heritage Trail - A Hikers Guide

David Edwin Lillard and Ed Talone

Great Allegheny Press

The book is a comprehensive directory of 12 local walking trails, including maps and details about access to public transportation, bathroom facilities, mileage, slope and trail surface. Most of these trails double as cycling routes, although they draw more walkers than bikers. Some routes are well known, like the Eliza Furnace, known colloquially as the "jail trail" that runs between the eastbound and westbound lanes of the busy Parkway East ("The buzz of the city gives way to the open feel of modern industry and great views of the Monongahela River"). Others are underused, such as the more peaceful trail across the river on the South Side. Eight are accessible by public transportation, five are within the city of Pittsburgh, four include stretches of the Montour Trail west of the city and three are east of the city. Lengths range from a 1.5-mile loop around Washington's Landing to a round-trip, 9.2-mile option on the Youghiogheny River Trail from Sutersville to Dravo Cemetery in Elizabeth Township. Most are 1.5 to 4 miles. The walks are typically out and back so they can be shortened to suit the individual. They all are a short section of an extensive trail systems so they can be lengthened as well. The guide was developed because Allegheny Trail Alliance got so many requests for information when they spoke to groups about trail opportunities.

Great Little Walks in the Pittsburgh Area

Mary Shaw

Yvonne Merrill

An updated fourth edition has now (Mar 2012) been published. If you search Amazon for "978-0972732451" you will find it. The trails of the Allegheny Trail Alliance connect with the C&amp;O Canal Towpath at Cumberland, creating a traffic-free route between Pittsburgh and Washington DC. Although the final gap into Pittsburgh won't be finished for another year or two, the distance of 335 continuous miles on the ground make an outstanding bike trip. To help you plan this trip -- or a shorter trip along this route -- this book has brought together most of the information that you will need to plan your trip. This Third Edition (Aug 2007) is 48 pages and includes all of the information in the previous editions and more. The table of B&amp;B, motels, restaurants and grocery stores has been updated. Several shorter itineraries have been added. In addition a mile by mile mileage table showing each mile and associated town has been added.

Linking Up: Planning Your Traffic-Free Bike Trip Between Pittsburgh, PA and Washington, DC - 3rd Edition

Sports & Outdoors

Roy Weil

Individual Sports

Older EditionThis edition has been superseded by the TrailBook 2010-11 edition. Search for "9780979210839" to locate the newer edition. 
 Includes the most comprehensive map available of the Great Allegheny Passage from Pittsburgh to D.C., plus information and maps of key towns along the trail. TrailBook is designed to give trail users the information they need on the businesses and services available along the trail. The updated, 18x24, weatherproof, full-color map is folded into a pocket. Now covering the Great Allegheny Passage and the full length of the C&amp;O Canal National Historical Park Towpath. Includes 200 pages of trail information &amp; an 18x24 vinyl map, the most complete map available of the combined trails.

Trail Book 2009-10

Jeff O'Brien

TrailBook is the only authorized guide for the Great Allegheny Passage. The official guide to the C&O Canal Towpath and Great Allegheny Passage, TrailBook covers 335 miles from Washington, D.C. to near Pittsburgh, PA. It includes Linking Up! planning guide; weatherproof, full-color map is folded into the back pocket; contains 248 pages of trail information; plus maps and information on 15 key trail towns. It's loaded with pictures of what you will see as you experience what the National Geographic Adventure calls an American Classic.

TrailBook 8th Edition (Official Guide to the C&O Canal and the Great Allegheny Passage)

Allegheny Trail Alliance

TrailBook 9th Edition (Official Guide to the C&O Canal and the Great Allegheny Passage)

TrailBook is the only authorized guide for the Great Allegheny Passage. The official guide to the C&amp;O Canal Towpath and Great Allegheny Passage, TrailBook covers 335 miles from Washington, D.C. to Pittsburgh, PA. It includes Linking Up! planning guide; weatherproof, full-color map is folded into the back pocket; contains 232 pages of trail information; plus maps and information on 15 key trail towns. It's loaded with pictures of what you will see as you experience what the National Geographic Adventure calls an American Classic. All proceeds from this sale will us maintain the Great Allegheny Passage.

TrailBook 10th Edition: The Official Guide to the Great Allegheny Passage and C&O Canal

TrailBook 11th Edition: Official Guide to the C&O Canal and the Great Allegheny Passage

CHECK BACK SOON FOR TRAILGUIDE 15TH EDITION TrailGuide is the official, authorized guidebook for the Great Allegheny Passage and C&amp;O Canal Towpath, covering two scenic trails -- and one amazing journey. TrailGuide is packed with trail descriptions, town maps, business listings and services for tourists. Included is a two-sided, weatherproof 16" x 24 1/2" map, showing both trails and hundreds of features. Mileage charts, elevations tables are also provided, as well planning checklists, mile-by-mile highlights for all 333 miles between Washington, D.C. and Pittsburgh. This year's book has lots of great content, including suggestions for side trips, a camping chart, and new pictures. Proceeds from the book are reinvested into trail improvement projects. For past editions of TrailGuide--contact GapTrailStore@comcast.net

TrailGuide 14th Edition: Official Guide to the C & O Canal and the Great Allegheny Passage

TrailGuide is the official, authorized guidebook for the Great Allegheny Passage and C&amp;O Canal Towpath, covering two scenic trails -- and one amazing journey. TrailGuide is packed with Trail descriptions, town maps, business listings and services for tourists. Included is a two-sided, weatherproof 16" x 24 1/2" map, showing both trails and hundreds of features. Mileage charts, elevation tables are also provided, as well as planning checklists and mile-by-mile highlights between Washington, D.C. and Pittsburgh.

TrailGuide 15th Edition: Official Guide to the C&O Canal Towpath and the Great Allegheny Passage

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