Press
USAToday Names GAP among Top Ten Recreational Trails
An expert panel and the input of readers combined to name the Great Allegheny Passage among…
TRAIL ALERTS
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Paving Project Near Layton (GAP Mile 102) Cleared: No longer need for closure or shuttle. Proceed with care.Reported: April 1, 2026 Last Updated April 13, 2026
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Restricted Access to Point State Park During NFL Draft (GAP Mile 148) Fully Obstructed: Point State Park will restrict access to the GAP's western terminus for the NFL Draft.Reported: March 26, 2026 Last Updated April 13, 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 April 1, 2026
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Potential Rockfall Between Duquesne and Homestead (GAP Mile 137) Partially Obstructed: Be alert to rockfall or landslides in this areaReported: August 22, 2025 Last Updated February 9, 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 April 1, 2026
Upcoming Events
Spring Arts Walk
April 25, 2026
Frostburg
Ride the Great Allegheny Passage to Frostburg for a free city-wide celebration of the arts, the Spring Arts Walk, on April 25! Frostburg welcomes artists and creators of all mediums […]
Keystone Trails Association’s Spring Hiking Weekend
May 1, 2026
Ohiopyle
Join up for a hiking or biking excursion during Keystone Trails Association’s Spring Hiking Weekend, held this year across several locations in the Laurel Highlands. Two events will be held […]
DelFest
May 21, 2026
Allegany County Fairgrounds
DelFest is a family-friendly music festival celebrating the rich legacy of McCoury Music, a forum for world-class musical collaborations, and a showcase for fresh new talent with a down-home feeling. […]
Ohiopyle Wine and Arts Festival
May 30, 2026
Ohiopyle
Ride to Ohiopyle and sip a glass of white or red during this fun music and arts festival featuring the work of local artisans! This event is a fundraiser for […]
News
News
New E-Bike Charging Infrastructure Installed in Cumberland, Meyersdale
New e-bike charging stations have been installed at Canal Place in Cumberland by Mountain Maryland Trails,…
General
Newly-Improved Connection Between Mon Wharf and Point State Park Open for Travel
Point State Park officials and their contractors have opened a new, reconfigured connecting ramp carrying the Great Allegheny Passage…
General
C&O Canal NHP Completes Work Around Paw Paw Tunnel
Crews have completed the extensive rock wall remediation work along the eastern portal of the Paw Paw Tunnel, and…
Press
AAA World Lauds Great Allegheny Passage
“Riders enjoy nearly 150 uninterrupted miles of bucolic landscapes, tumbling waterfalls, river views, railroad trestles and charming towns that implore…
News
New Bicyclist-Friendly Campsites Open in Ohiopyle State Park
Officials at Ohiopyle State Park have opened a new bicyclist-focused, fee-based primitive campground at mile marker 72.6 along the…
People
Profile: Sharon Joseph Imes
“The Great Allegheny Passage has such a great impact financially on Connellsville, with people coming in. People are supporting our…
People
Profile: Roy Bires
“In 1970, while working in the National Tube Rolling Mill, I watched trains carry ingots across the Riverton Bridge from…
People
Profile: Mark Bowers
“I’ve always been an outdoors person. I started visiting the gorge regularly when I was in my early 20’s, and…
People
Profile: Rod Darby
“Being a trail business owner has its unique challenges. We have two different customers. We have local folks who come…