Riding the GAP from the Deal Trailhead to Frostburg and ending in Cumberland was mostly, a great…read moreexperience. The views are spectacular, rolling hills and so many colors of green and blue were breathtaking. Mile 9 was NOT our favorite mile. There is trail maintenance happening and that's a GOOD thing, but...the gravel is thick in many areas so riding the bike was sketchy at best. Thankfully it wasn't much more than that mile. I loved the train track right next to the trail and my prayers were answered when, lo and behold, a train appeared! It was stopped so as to clear a fallen tree but once removed (minutes) they were on their way. The train was filled with people who were happy to see bikers on the trail as we were happy to see, and wave at them. Great trail.

The Owner Hutch, A.K.A. "Jesus" (its the hair) is an absolute hoot, and a great business owner. We…read morecalled from the road in Frostburg, worried we would waste much of our next planned cycling day on the GAP. He said come on over, stayed open past time on Thursday 2 SEP to help two random out of town bicyclists. He not only helped but let me in the sacred space in the shop and showed me how to deal with the wheel on my Cannondale Topstone...I was afraid of the disc brakes [had tube, levers and pump], but had not practised removing a wheel or bothered to watch a YouTube video. I had spent 32 glorious miles on the GAP with my wonderful spouse...last 2 walked in cleats! Painful lesson on preparing ahead of time...so embarressed and me a boy scout and Army Vet. Thank you Hutch for your service in our brother USAF! Blessings always. I am sure this would be our go-to place if we lived anywhere within an hour...would be totally worth the drive.

I took my boyfriend for a birthday biking adventure with Mountainside Bike Tours. I selected the…read moreTail of Two Trails. I am a novice cyclist and not in great shape, but I made the 32 miles on the Old Allegheny bike trail (the last 22 miles were downhill) and 17 of the 35 miles on the C&O Canal. We had to cut the ride short to get back home. The views were beautiful and the rides were strenuous for me but easy for him. I didn't quit! Jason picked us and our bikes up and dropped us off. He gave us advice on what to look for. Gail, the owner of the business, spoiled us with beautiful bike-themed accommodations in the Decatur Inn. She also filled our bellies with a huge homemade breakfast each morning. We plan to go back. Everyone was friendly and accommodating. It was a great weekend.

Gail was wonderful to work with on our recent bike trip along the Great Allegheny Passage. She was…read morefun, responsive, and makes a wonderful breakfast when we stayed at her BNB. Thank you, Gail! We had a fabulous time.

Needed a tube on the trail and called and placed an order for pick up. Very helpful!read more

I'm mad at myself for not taking pictures of this cute little bike shop! We managed to dent our…read morebikes while driving (long story) and saw that this bike shop was nearby. It was the weekend of July 4th so I was worried nothing would be opened, but the owner was there and got our bikes to be in working order for the rest of that weekend's bike ride. He didn't even charge us since he said it wasn't a permanent fix, but we were able to bike a further 40 miles which is what we wanted to do anyways! They sold a lot of accessories so I picked up a nice bike rack while I was there as well.

During our time in Deep Creek, we decided to visit Wisp Resort. I was looking forward to visiting…read morethe Wisp Resort largely because of their mountain coaster. Upon arrival, I noticed how run down things seemed. The parking lot was in bad shape and there were piles of stuff just hanging out behind different buildings. I couldn't tell if they were renovating or what but definitely not how I envision a "resort". I was not shocked to find that the mountain coaster was out of order. Went with the vibes I was getting. We pivoted and rode the lift to the top. It was a beautiful ride, we saw some animals and lots of interesting plants. Once at the top we hiked around a bit and watched some people do the white water rafting. It wound up being an ok time for my family and I despite the coaster being down.

This is Maryland's only ski resort. I have skied Wisp many times and always enjoyed it. Even when…read moreit's icy. This is my first visit in over a decade and the first time not during ski season. The hotel was like I remembered. The restaurant and bar are different than my last visit. Sadly, I can't report on those because they close at 8pm. Even on Friday & Saturday nights. Wisp needs to change that for weary travelers who want a beverage after a long drive. They did do an excellent job handling our group and catering our lunch. The group dinner was given good marks by my colleagues. I want to return to play the two golf courses and ride the alpine coaster.

We had a wonderful few days camping at Coopers Rock! The…read moresites are a good size and decently spaced apart so we have a good amount of privacy. The campsite bathroom was clean, well stocked and regularly maintained. All of the employees at the trading post were friendly as well! Park rangers drove around regularly (4-5 time through the campsite a day I'd say). My only wish would be adding closure information onto the website so people know ahead of time. During our visit the main overlook was under construction/maintenance so there was no access to it. Which was a little disappointing since it looks beautiful online! But it was a short 5 minute walk out to the overlook so it was easy to get back to a different trail. (It is clear the individuals who work and manage the park take great pride in it, and take care of the facilities wonderfully!).

Tony and I stopped at Cooper's Rock near Bruceton Mills to enjoy the beautiful weather and to enjoy…read morethe Almost Heaven Swing located there Its free to enjoy with tons of trails for hiking

Wheelzup is a hub for adventure enthusiasts and does amazing things for local community engagement…read more This store has all the best gear and both the locals and the tourists go here for quality shopping. Highly recommend!

Summary: Incredible service, friendly and knowledgeable staff, and great bikes. I am BEYOND…read moreimpressed at Wheelz Up Travel. Their above and beyond service is absolutely deserving of a 5 star rating. My mom and I decided to ride the GAP from Pittsburgh to Cumberland, parking in Cumberland and shuttling up. From the start we were welcomed into the shop, our pedals(we brought our own) were put onto our bikes for us. The store has a comfortable atmosphere with pretty much everything you could possibly need. We rented gravel bikes and panniers, both in great condition. We were supplied with a pump, flat tire kits, and some other essentials. I definitely recommend calling the location to schedule shuttling services, the website doesn't seem to list all available times. Value was good, about 500$ a person for a 5 day bike rental with paneers + shuttle to Pittsburgh. Parking was very easy to find: just park across the street under the bridge. Now comes the best part: the shuttle. My mom and I were lucky enough to be the only ones shuttling on that trip, and we got the pleasure of riding with a man who's name I believe was Will. He was extremely knowledgeable of the trail, he knew every restaurant and BnB along the way. He was a wealth of knowledge happy to share every sneaky bathroom stop and hidden gems of the trail. He shared information with us I haven't found on any of the websites or books I looked through while planning this trip. Smooth drive in the van and my mom and I were able to get a good nap in. Just a warning for anyone riding the GAP trail right now, the first couple miles are under construction. You have to ride on the busy Pittsburgh roads, plan accordingly!

Rob probably saved our trip with great local trail advice. When we showed up 10 minutes before…read moreclose with a mechanical he fixed it with a smile. I can't say enough about how friendly he was. He is a great ambassador for the Davis area. If Blackwater was my LBS, I'd be very pleased. I'll probably order my next bike from him and I am half a country away. He eve gave us the tag line for our trip #thereisaline

I was in this shop a few years ago and didn't review because I thought whatever, but having been in…read moreso many bike shops I was recently reminded of how shitty the employees here were. My wife and I were on a mtb trip in the east coast, and when I asked the guy working there about some local trails he was a total a$$ hole and told me all the trails I was asking about were not real and couldn't give me any recommendations. It stuck with me, he wasn't pleasant, he didn't care to guide me to a dope trail, he just wanted to act like he was the local badass gatekeeper of the terrible trails they have in the area. Thank goodness I'm back in Colorado and would never ever go back to this shop with the attitude and lack of customer service this douche gave my wife and I.

five star experience on the Greenbrier Trail and this shop makes it possible. I call from a…read morethousand miles away. They are flexible to my dates. suggest rental, offer shuttle, and suggest a nice rental cabin. Even breakfast suggestion was good. Just do it.

Super friendly and helpful, owner and staff. They were able to accommodate me on a shuttle to Cass…read moreon a short notice and agreed to do a basic lube work on my bike, and it was at the end of their work day! The store seems to be well stocked with the traditional bike shop items and a few bikes.

We ride the C & O and WMRT often and have on an occasion needed supplies or a quick fix. Most…read morerecently it was an emergency pedal switch out when one of us (me) brought the wrong bike shoes. The mechanic on duty was efficient and professional. The store itself is well stocked and also has some cool mementos!

My brakes starting going bad while riding the GAP/C&O Canal trails, so I called ahead and made an…read moreappointment for them to replace. They didn't have any in stock, but were able to order them in and have them ready to go when I arrived. The shop is located right on the trail, seems to have a good inventory, and they got us out the door in time for us to make our next lodging stop. Good overall experience.

Zen City!!!! It's an…read moreeasy little walk down to the falls. I've been here on days it is packed and the water flow is minimal and on days it's completely empty when the water is high. Either way, there are many ways to see the falls in all of its glory whether being above them or below them. I truly enjoy being close to the falls with the nice chill in the air by being under one of the many rock formations. It's a great place to cool off after a long day of hiking and/or biking at Ohiopyle. Check it out the next time you're in the area. Enjoy :D

Cucumber Falls, while it was a bit underwhelming due to low water levels, definitely tickled my…read morepickle and made me smile. The water, which resembled that of my tap water (except cleaner), proved to be a great hand cleanser as my fingers were filthy after searching for a worm to feed my little birdie. Several people visiting the falls were underdressed, but they paid for it by failing to put on sunscreen and ended up torching their torsos. Beautiful scenery.