When we did the GAP last year we only saw cyclists. I hike. Personally, I wouldn't enjoy the GAP as a hike. My preference for hiking is mountainous, more scenic, and more intimate with nature. The GAP is a well... More
When we did the GAP last year we only saw cyclists. I hike. Personally, I wouldn't enjoy the GAP as a hike. My preference for hiking is mountainous, more scenic, and more intimate with nature. The GAP is a well maintained rails-to-trails trail. IMO the first quarter from Pittsburgh south to West Newtown is not very scenic as there are a lot of industrial factories, empty industrial factories and waste, and small towns that are struggling. The most scenic portion starts before Ohiopyle through Cumberland. If I were to hike it, I'd start in Ohiopyle.