Description

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The Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) is a bicycle rail trail extending 150 milesbetween Pittsburgh, PA, and Cumberland, MD. Defunct railroad lines function as arestored corridor, connecting southwestern PA and northern MD.Visualize a crushed limestone trail that rambles through urban neighborhoods, fertile farmlands, and panoramic mountain ranges. The weight of your body propelsyou through a marvelous natural world that dovetails scenic waterways. Listen torustling leaves through a cacophony of bird songs, or breathe in the sweet aroma ofblossoming wildflowers and fruit trees. Marvel at ancient ruins from the region's richcoal and steel heritage. Pedal across iron giants-refurbished bridges and viaducts-or travel through the cold, ghostly, darkened train tunnels. All these experiences, andmany more, await you on the Great Allegheny Passage. Whether you are a twowheeledexplorer or an armchair adventurer, it's time to decide. Are you ready for atruly amazing ride?Biking the GAP is a visual documentary of the trail, focusing on all unique andhistorical points of interest; the strength of this trail lies in the total sum of its partsrather than a handful of specific spectacles. The photography comprehensivelyrepresents the complex trail in all its character, charm, and personality.

About the Author

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Brian J. Krummel was born and raised in the suburbs of Pittsburgh, PA. His passion for photography was ignited with a childhood Christmas gift-a fully mechanical camera. He received a BA in Arts from Pennsylvania State University in 1996, focusing on photography as a creative discipline. Brian's passion for the medium has led him to continue photographic experimentations and explorations over the years with a variety of tools, techniques, and subject matter. Brian is the author of The Pinhole Camera: A Practical How-To Book for Making Pinhole Cameras and Images and has received national recognition for his pinhole photography. Brian enjoys a parallel creative career and owns an interactive firm specializing in digital media and web development solutions. He lives in a quiet Pittsburgh suburb with his wife and three amazing children.