Sleep by the rails.
Wake on the mountain.
An 1888 stone-arch inn on the Great Allegheny Passage. Great food, fair prices, and a stay you will not forget, three hundred yards off the trail.
You came for the trail. You will remember the quiet, the steam whistle through the Narrows, and a bed that felt like it had been waiting for you since 1888.
Pedal the rails
A whole town at your door
Steam trains, a carriage museum next door, breweries and a turntable downtown. Everything worth doing in Frostburg is a short walk from your room.
- Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) trail300 yards away
- Thrasher Carriage Museumnext door
- Frostburg Depot + turntablehistoric rail yard
- Rocky Gap State Park & Casino~20 miles
- Downtown Frostburgshops, dining, breweries
- Frostburg State Universityin town
Questions, answered straight
Where should I stay on the GAP Trail near Frostburg, MD?
The Tunnel Hotel, an 1888 stone-arch railroad inn at 20 Depot St in Frostburg, sits 300 yards off the Great Allegheny Passage — with Tracks & Yaks railbikes next door and the Trail Inn Cafe downstairs. It is one of the closest beds to the trail anywhere on the GAP.
How much is a hotel room in Frostburg, MD?
Rooms at The Tunnel Hotel start at $69.99 per night for a private queen room. Larger bunk rooms and a suite sleep 4–6, and primitive tent camping is $15 per person. Book direct at the hotel's own site — no online booking fees.
What time is check-in at The Tunnel Hotel?
Check-in is contactless and available 24 hours a day — your door code arrives by text message, so late trail arrivals are never a problem. Checkout is 11:00 AM.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancel for a full refund with 72+ hours notice. Reschedule with 48+ hours notice. Inside those windows: zero refund. Weather cancellations by the operator get a full refund or credit.
How far is Frostburg from Cumberland on the GAP Trail?
About 16 trail miles. Cumberland is GAP milepost 0, where the trail meets the C&O Canal Towpath; Frostburg is the first major overnight stop on the long climb toward the Eastern Continental Divide.
Can I ride a railbike without staying overnight?
Yes. Tracks & Yaks guided railbike rides depart from 19 Depot St, right next to the hotel, starting at $89 per tandem railbike. Hotel guests can bundle rides into one booking and checkout.
Your bunk is waiting.
Pick your nights, add a railbike ride, and check in from your phone the moment you arrive.