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Summary: This section of the AHT takes one up and over the Eastern Continental Divide, that point being just east of Deal where the trail cuts through a culvert beneath Old Deal Road. The keystone of the trail is the Big Savage Tunnel. A $13 million refirbishment project of the 3294.6 foot tunnel has lights and doors to keep out the winter cold. At the eastern portal there is a spectacular panoramic view into Maryland. The trail on the western side of Big Savage has an average grade of .8%. The trail on the eastern face has a grade of 1.75%. Trailhead: To access the parking area at Deal from Meyersdale, take Glace City Rd. east to Deal Rd. Turn Right on Deal Rd. and then Right again onto Old Deal Rd. (N39 45.687 W78 55.840) There is a handicap accessable portajohn. To get to the parking area at Frostburg turn north onto Depot Street. Turn right onto New Hope Road just after the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad Station and then down the hill a short way. (N39 39.552 W78 55.317) There is a handicap accessable portajohn and a switchback trail to take you back up to the train station. The Trail Inn is developing a campsite behind the B&B for the budget minded thru-hikes and bikers. The Big Savage Tunnel is closed from about mid-December to mid-April to protect it from winter cold. During that time, to get from Deal to Frostburg you must take the road. Frome Deal, travel west to McKenzie Hollow Road. Turn left on Finzel Road and then onto Route 40 down into Frostburg. (Lat:39.76144 Lon:-78.93067) Trail Guides for Allegheny Highlands Trail-Deal to Frostburg: The Great Allegheny Passage Companion by Bill Metzger (The Local History Company) Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Bikes, Ranger Contact: Allegheny Trail Alliance 888-282-2453 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Kevin Geiselman, who has posted 95 other hikes on this site. To visit this reporters web site, click here. Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by editor Dude on 4/19/2008 Have hiked with Church group anf alone; also taken hundreds of pixs for WWW.MountainRailTrails.com. A great walk and, or ride. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Pennsylvania Hiking, Pennsylvania Trails, Pennsylvania Hikes, Somerset County Hiking, Somerset County Trails, Somerset County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||