FACTS ABOUT RIDING THE TRAIL

Trail is Complete:
The Allegheny Highlands Trail Maryland has completed it's section of the trail.

Elevation:
The elevation at Cumberland, Maryland is 625 feet. The elevation at the PA/MD state line is 2250 feet. The Total climb consists of 1625 feet over 21 miles.

Difficulty:
Because this portion of the trail’s original use was as a rail line, the average grade of the trail is just 1.5%. There are no steep climbs, and if you ride from west to east it’s down hill all the way!

Trail Surface:
The trail is mostly surfaced and packed with crushed limestone, with some short sections paved. This surface is suitable for all types of bicycle, from mountain bikes to road bikes, with the exception fo the lightest racing road bike.Trail

Rules:
1. No motorized vehicles except wheelchairs.
2. Bicyclists and horse riders should wear helmets.
3. Keep right, except to pass.
4. Warn before passing—sound your bell or horn and announce audibly "Passing on your left."
5. Bicyclists yield to walkers/hikers.
6. Equestrians are allowed only on the section from Frostburg to the MD/PA line.
Please keep horses off the improved hiker/biker surface. Stay on the grass.
7. Trail open daily, dawn to dusk. No overnight use, excepted in authorized areas.
Reservations are required for groups of 10 or more.
8. Stay on trail.
9. No fires.
10. Keep pets on a short leash, under control, and pet waste off the trail.
11. Do not discharge or carry loaded firearms on or near the trail.
12. Please respect private property and stay on the trail.
13. Dumping and littering are prohibited. If you see litter, please pick it up.
14. Permits are required for any special group event of twenty or more.

What to do when encountering wildlife along theTrail:
Maryland is home to many diverse species of wildlife. Wildlife viewing opportunities are plentiful but please remember to keep Maryland's wildlife wild. Always maintain a safe distance between you and any wild animal. Never feed or approach wildlife. Most people, with the best of intentions, do not realize that by handling, caring or interfering with wild animals you may actually be doing more harm than good. For more information on Maryland's wildlife please visit www.dnr.maryland.gov or call 410-260-8540. To report a natural resources violation or a wildlife emergency, please call 410-260-8888.