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The Pathway to History

The Great Allegheny Passage of Maryland links the Washington DC to Cumberland C&O Canal Trail with a series of hiking and biking trails in Western Maryland that connect into Pennsylvania, creating a continuous trail of 380 miles from Washington to Pittsburgh.

Seasons Along the Trail

The 20.47 miles of trail between Cumberland and the Mason Dixon line offer hikers and bikers a unique natural history tour...
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Transportation History

1784: Gen. Washington sets out to find the "nearest communication" between Eastern and Western Rivers.

1828: Construction begins on the C&O Canal, originally planned to go to the Ohio River and on to Lake Erie.
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Buy a Drink, Support the Trail

Hosted by the Mountain Maryland Trails Board of Directors, guest bartending events are being planned for August, September and October in both Frostburg and Cumberland.  These events are being done in an attempt to continue to raise funds for trail sustainability and to promot its many benefits across the county.  If your schedule permits, please plan to join the fun!

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Volunteers Being Sought

Have you ever stopped to wonder how the Great Allegheny Passage became the premiere tourist destination that it currently is? 

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Frostburg Sculpture Dedication
Under beautiful weather conditions, Art met Trail on Saturday, July 16.  Special thanks to everyone who made this event possible!
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2nd Annual Trail of Dreams Outcome
The 2nd Annual Trail of Dreams proved so successful, the 3rd Annual event is being planned for Saturday, June 2, 2012!
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Trail Usage Comparison

When comparing each year to the present, the results are simply staggering.
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MMT Meeting Notice

The next meeting of the Mountain Maryland Trails Board of Directors will be held on Monday, August 15, at the Queen City Creamery at 11:30 a.m.  We will meet in the upstairs (private) meeting room.
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