Allegheny Highlands Trail of Maryland
- Allegheny Highlands Trail of Maryland
The Allegheny Highlands Trail of Maryland (AHTM) is a convert|20.47|mi|0|adj=on long rail trail from Cumberland to the Mason-Dixon line, where it meets the Allegheny Highlands Trail of Pennsylvania.
The trail parallels the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad which operates tourist trains powered by a steam locomotive.
The trail follows the route of the Connellsville extension of the historic Western Maryland Railroad. The first section from Frostburg to the Mason-Dixon line was completed in September 2004. The second section of the trail, from Woodmont Hollow to Frostburg opened on August 24, 2005. The final section from Woodmont Hollow to Cumberland was opened on December 14, 2006. [cite news
last = Smith
first = Maria
title = Allegheny Highlands Trail now open for business
work = Cumberland Times-News
date = 2006-12-14
accessdate = 2007-04-10 ]
This trail is one section of the Great Allegheny Passage From Pittsburgh to Washington, DC
ee also
*Allegheny Trail, West Virginia
*Allegheny Highlands Trail of Pennsylvania, another rail trail
External links
* [http://www.ahtmtrail.org/index.php Allegheny Highlands Trail Maryland]
* [http://railstotrails.us/md_allegheny_highlands_trail_of_maryland.htm Allegheny Highlands Trail of Maryland page at RailsToTrails.us]
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