A landslide near mile marker 88 on the afternoon of Saturday, October 17 has forced a closure of a segment of the GAP between Ohiopyle and Connellsville, effectively immediately. Please avoid this section of the Great Allegheny Passage.
Media sources including WTAE and Triblive are reporting that this incident has resulted in the death of one bicyclist and injuries to another. Pennsylvania State Police and the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources are investigating. This is an active situation with details unfolding.
If you are planning a thru-trip, please arrange a shuttle between Ohiopyle and Connellsville with one of these shuttle services.