The Great Ride
Great Falls
Just a few minutes’ walk off the bike trail lies Great Falls, MD, one of the most spectacular views in the region. The churning waters represent a dramatic drop in the level of the Potomac River, and illustrate why the C & O Canal was built in the first place.
Episode Clips
Red Waterfall
Sightseeing attraction or eyesore? Cyclists have their own opinions of this popular stop.
Darr Mine Memorial
Pennsylvania’s worst mining disaster. A memorial for all that were killed in 1907.
Life on the Canal
Experience the life of a "canaler" - people who carried goods along the C&O Canal Towpath.
The Ruins Project
In an abandoned coal mine, an art installation features mosaics made of local rocks.
Youghiogheny River Lake
This flood control reservoir has become a tourist attraction and popular fishing spot.
Cumberland Mule Statue
A statue honoring families who lived and worked on boats running up and down the C&O Canal
Mason and Dixon Line
The line forming the boundary demarcating the North from the South after the Civil War.
The Eastern Continental Divide
The point that separates U.S. waters in the Atlantic Ocean from ones flowing to the Gulf.
Frostburg Trailhead
This trailhead is known for its switchback bike path and the opportunity to admire sites.
Dead Man's Hollow
Ruins of a factory and quarry remain on this 450-acre conservation area along the GAP.
The Narrows
An 11-hundred-foot-high natural landmark offers cyclists a grand corridor to ride through.
Winter on the GAP
Hikers and skiers enjoy snowfall on the trail between Pittsburgh and Cumberland, Maryland.
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