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Take the 150-Mile GAP Challenge!
We challenge you to ride (and/or roll) the entire Great Allegheny Passage this spring, summer, and fall! Your…
TRAIL ALERTS
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Amtrak Service Disruption (GAP Mile 149) Partially Obstructed: Amtrak will not run between Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C. between October 16 and 26.Reported: September 2, 2026 Last Updated September 2, 2026
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Borden Tunnel Rehabilitation (GAP Mile 18) Partially Obstructed: Tunnel rehab work underway; please travel cautiously and slowly.Reported: August 31, 2026 Last Updated August 31, 2026
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Detour Around Apartment Construction (GAP Mile 141) Partially Obstructed: Short detour around construction project.Reported: June 15, 2026 Last Updated September 2, 2026
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Temporary Segment Closure and Shuttle Between Duquesne and Homestead (GAP Mile 137) Fully Obstructed: Two-mile segment closed for rock scaling; shuttle service available.Reported: June 11, 2026 Last Updated September 30, 2026
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Layton Bridge Replacement (GAP Mile 99) Partially Obstructed: Watch for contractors and construction vehicles.Reported: February 16, 2026 Last Updated August 28, 2026
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Erosion Near Mile Marker 56 (GAP Mile 56) Partially Obstructed: Erosion near mile marker 56; slow down and take cautionReported: June 9, 2025 Last Updated June 24, 2026
Upcoming Events
West Newton Night Market
October 8, 2026
West Newton
Great live music, food trucks, and the best local brews are all part of the West Newton Night Market, held the second Thursday evening of each month, April through October, […]
Bonfires, Barrels & Brews
October 25, 2026
Mt. Pleasant
Sample a variety of delicious craft beers, wines, ciders, and spirits from Laurel Highlands Pour Tour makers while enjoying the cozy warmth of a bonfire, just a few miles off […]
Mountain Maryland Film Festival
November 6, 2026
Cumberland
Plan an overnight trip to Cumberland for the Mountain Maryland Film Festival on November 6 and 7. This third annual festival will focus on a musical theme, featuring screenings of […]
Connellsville Chili Walk
November 7, 2026
Connellsville
Bike or hike out to Connellsville for its annual Chili Walk, a delicious way to enjoy lunch on the Great Allegheny Passage on Saturday, November 1. Local businesses will be […]
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People
Travel Lightly with Sunshine Luggage Shuttle
“Making it easy for people to enjoy an unforgettable experience on the Great Allegheny Passage is…
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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…
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Insider Tips: Hidden Gems on the GAP
For 150 miles, the Great Allegheny Passage twists and turns along river valleys and over the…
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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…
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2026 GAP Photo Contest
Capture the beauty of the Great Allegheny Passage and showcase your photography skills in the 2026 GAP Photo…
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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…
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Escape the Everyday. Discover the GAP.
A world away from board meetings and client calls, the quiet of the Great Allegheny Passage awaits. Lush green…
Press
Saturday Evening Post Delights in the GAP
“As I pushed off from Pittsburgh’s Point State Park — where three rivers converge beneath a skyline of…
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E-Bike Charging Station Installed in Frostburg
The City of Frostburg‘s Community Development and Parks and Recreation Departments installed two new e-bike chargers, in the…