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News Along the GAP
Travel Lightly with Sunshine Luggage Shuttle
“Making it easy for people to enjoy an unforgettable experience on the Great Allegheny Passage is what motivates me,” says Angela…
Pennsylvania Environmental Council Equips GAP Segment Owners and Volunteers with Mapping, Maintenance Toolkits
Big thanks to the Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) for outfitting the Great Allegheny Passage Conservancy and its partners with toolkits and…
Insider Tips: Hidden Gems on the GAP
For 150 miles, the Great Allegheny Passage twists and turns along river valleys and over the Eastern Continental…
Miles of Trail. Endless Possibilities.
You’re ready to leave behind the pressure and the grind for some much-deserved peace and quiet. And maybe you’d like a fresh perspective. That’s…
Upcoming Events
Farmers and Threshermans Jubilee
September 2, 2026
New Centerville
This fall festival celebrates vintage farm equipment, from antique tractors to steam-powered threshers and straw-balers to corn shellers, all on display in their mechanical glory. Noisy demonstrations abound!
Labor Day Poker Run
September 7, 2026
West Newton
Walk or ride the Great Allegheny Passage to checkpoints near West Newton to pick up playing cards in a competitive, fun morning outdoors. At the end of the event, each […]
Heritage Days Festival
September 12, 2026
Cumberland
Spend an overnight in Cumberland and enjoy part of the trail town’s famous Heritage Days Festival — and the official start of fall! Four charming days of live music, arts […]
3M Challenge
September 26, 2026
Cumberland
Think you have what it takes to cycle faster than a speeding train? Cyclists are invited to challenge the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad’s train as it climbs Mt. Savage in […]