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Day 66 - Rockwood PA to Cumberland MD

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Sunday April 28, Biked 47 miles. Total mileage by end of day: 3864. Cool, cloudy, and a bit windy all day. Left Rockwood around 9am. Chilly and windy in the 40s. Had to ride just a bit of road to get back to the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) trail. And then I was back on the trail again. My first waterfall of the day. The Husky Haven campground was highly recommended by some friends but I had elected to stay at a hostel instead since it rained last night. Adam, the Surly rider I encountered yesterday, stayed at this campground. We waved to each other as I passed by. Then up the trail I continued. It is a steady, gradual climb from Ohiopyle to the eastern continental divide which I will cross today. The trail was peaceful and crossed many rushing streams. This pretty waterfall is known as Pletcher Falls. Through my first tunnel of the day. Encountered some hens on the trail near a farm. It a...