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Allegany County

Frostburg Trailhead – Helmstetter’s Curve loop from Corriganville

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Bike touring routes & trails
United States
Maryland
Allegany County

Frostburg Trailhead – Helmstetter’s Curve loop from Corriganville

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Frostburg Trailhead – Helmstetter’s Curve loop from Corriganville

04:01

42.3km

510m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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2.76 km

Cumberland Bone Cave

Cave Entrance

2

6.60 km

Brush Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

The Brush Tunnel is a 911-foot-long tunnel along the GAP that takes you through the Allegheny Mountains. The tunnel was constructed in 1911 by the Western Maryland and there is still an active train line that runs through it.

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6.65 km

Brush Tunnel

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

The Brush Tunnel is a 911-foot-long tunnel along the GAP that takes you through the Allegheny Mountains. The tunnel was constructed in 1911 by the Western Maryland and there is still an active train line that runs through it.

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4

21.3 km

Frostburg Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

The GAP does not pass through the center of Frostburg, but that does not stop the town from being a popular stop for cyclists on the trail. It's a short ride from the trail head into the historic town, which started as a stagecoach stop and was a major coal mining hub. Now, the town is full of restaurants, culture, and accommodation.

At the trailhead, there are restrooms and water available, as well as parking.

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5

37.3 km

Helmstetter’s Curve

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Helmstetter’s Curve is one of the most notable sections of the GAP. Located between Cumberland and Frostburg, the curve was built to help ease the gradients for trains trying to get up the steep slope. Now, it is a popular spot along the GAP for the great views it gives you as you gradually ascend the hills.

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42.3 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.4 km

2.46 km

2.16 km

192 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.6 km

3.44 km

1.12 km

101 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (560 m)

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Monday 31 August

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44 %

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