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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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MMT Meeting and Minutes

The next meeting of the Mountain Maryland Trails will be held on Monday, February 15, at the Queen City Creamery upper level beginning at 11:30 a.m.  All members are welcome to attend.  The minutes of the January 18 meeting are as follows.

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Did you know.....

Important trail facts that will educate and inform to provide a most enjoyable experience!

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A Winter Wonderland!

If you're looking for FUN for the entire family, look no further than the Great Allegheny Passage!

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A Strong Community At Its Best!

Need a great way to start the new year?  On January 1, 2010 CBS News' "American Spirit" ran a story segment tha tells the story of friends and neighbors rebuilding John Helmstetter's barn, the picturesque barn inside Helmstetter's curve which burned in 2009!

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The Perfect Passage

A nice story about Allegany County from AAA World Magazine discusses how to explore the Allegheny Mountains by train and bike!

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Bike Rack Winners Revealed

Congratulations and kudos to the seven individual talents, who provided bike rack submissions to be manufactured and installed by the Downtown Development Commission (DDC).

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New Mountain Maryland Trail (MMT) Logo

Thanks to the amazing talent of Samuel Wakefield, we now present the new MMT logo!

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Maryland GAP Shirts Available

Get 'em while they're hot!  They're stylish and beautifully designed (reverse artwork compliments of Sam Wakefield)!  The sale from every purchase helps to support the maintenance and development of the trails.

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Positive Press Locally and Nationwide

Once again, articles referencing the Great Allegheny Passage are surfacing all over the country!

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Open on Sundays - Everyone Welcome

Riding the trail can leave you feeling tired....and hungry! 

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Membership Means Everything!

The MMT Executive Board and Officers wish to thank the following individuals for your continued support to the development, maintenance and marketing of the Great Allegheny Passage.

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History Along The Trail

Coming in Spring 2010!  **Updated w/images and descriptions**

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