GREAT ALLEGHENY PASSAGE ^®

Permits are required for ALL commercial activities or organized group activities (e.g. fundraising rides) taking place on the Great Allegheny Passage. Special activities include any ride where participants are being charged a fee to participate or with a group larger than 25 participants. If the event charges a fee but is sponsored by a non-profit organization, it may be exempt from a permit fee. 

Please contact the appropriate local trail organization and you will be contacted directly.

Important Rules and Guidelines

• Ride SINGLE FILE when passing, stay right, pass on left
• Trail is open from dawn to dusk
• Maximum speed is 15 mph
• By state law, cyclists under the age of 12 must wear helmets
• No vehicles powered by internal combustion are permitted on the trail, except for maintenance and emergency purposes
• Wheelchairs and similar devices built specifically for mobility disabilities are allowed
• Other power-driven mobility devices, not specifically designed for disabilities, may be used in Pennsylvania, provided:
• Motors on electric vehicles are 750 watts or less
• Devices weigh less than 100 lbs.
• Device are no more than 36" wide
• Devices have fully operating pedals
• No fires or camping, except in designated areas
• Consumption of alcohol is prohibited
• Leash and control your pet; please remove pet waste
• Horseback riding is permitted in designated areas and only on the grass - not on the improved trail surface.
• Keep to the right. Pass on the left
• Give an audible signal when passing other trail users
• Stay on the trail and please respect private property
• For emergencies, call 911

GROUP RIDE OR EVENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS