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News Along the GAP
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 Divide.
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 all…
2026 GAP Photo Contest
Capture the beauty of the Great Allegheny Passage and showcase your photography skills in the 2026 GAP Photo Contest! Whether it’s the serene landscapes,…
Top 5 Overnight Adventures on the GAP
Wide-open views, quiet forests, and meandering rivers make the Great Allegheny Passage a perfect break. And ten trail towns spaced just right…
Upcoming Events
Trail Appreciation Day
June 7, 2026
West Newton
Stop by the West Newton Visitor Center for the Westmoreland Yough Trail Council’s trail appreciation day along the Great Allegheny Passage. Enjoy hot dogs, cookies, chips and refreshments!
Casselman River Conservation Area Workday
June 13, 2026
Markleton
Join volunteers from the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy to plant native trees and bushes in a section of the Casselman River Conservation Area along the Great Allegheny Passage near Rockwood that […]
Reenactment of Braddock’s Crossing
June 27, 2026
Yough River Park
Visit Connellsville for a series of reenactments commemorating General Edward Braddock’s famous crossing of the Youghiogheny River en route to Fort Duquesne in 1755. The event will begin on Saturday, […]
Frostburg Elks Annual Derby Day
July 4, 2026
Frostburg
Ride out to Frostburg to watch crews and drivers race soapbox-style cars down a section of the National Road in Frostburg’s historic business district. This annual event gains great interest […]