Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) + C&O Canal Towpath (PA, MD, DC)

Allegany County, Maryland, United States

332.5 miles (535.1 km) · 2,262 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

The Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) + C&O Canal Towpath (PA, MD, DC) is a 332.5 mile route in Allegany County, Maryland, United States. The course features 2,262 feet of elevation gain and 2,816 feet of descent. Elevation gain averages 11 feet per mile. Approximately 100% of the route is runnable. The route follows trail surfaces. The course features mostly flat terrain. The course difficulty of 17.3 puts it in the top 17.260000000000005% of challenging routes at this distance. This point-to-point route attracts trail runners and hikers exploring Maryland's mountain terrain.

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