People
Profile: Barbara Wallace
“When people begin to know Ohiopyle State Park, it gets under their skin, whether it’s the river or the Great…
TRAIL ALERTS
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Resurfacing Between Meyersdale and Confluence (GAP Mile 32) Partially Obstructed: Resurfacing Underway; Take Caution and Slow Down for ContractorsReported: August 16, 2023 Last Updated August 24, 2023
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Trestle Bridge in Cumberland Closed for Repairs; Detour Posted (GAP Mile 0) Cleared: Project completed and beautifully restored!Reported: July 26, 2023 Last Updated September 12, 2023
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Reconstruction to Close GAP along Monongahela Wharf in Downtown Pittsburgh; Alternate Route Required (GAP Mile 148) Fully Obstructed: Closed for reconstruction and long-term improvements. Use a 0.75 mile mix of on-road and dedicated bike lines through Downtown Pittsburgh.Reported: January 24, 2023 Last Updated August 29, 2023
Upcoming Events
Pumpkinfest
October 6, 2023
Confluence
Plan an overnight in beautiful Confluence for Pumpkinfest, a famous fall tradition centered in its lovely town square. Featuring arts and crafts vendors, food trucks, the Pumpkinfest Queen Pageant, a […]
Festival of Combustion
October 7, 2023
Carrie Blast Furnaces National Historic Landmark
Celebrate the industrial arts and American crafts at the Carrie Blast Furnaces across from the Great Allegheny Passage in Braddock, Pennsylania. The Festival of Combustion, a signature event of Rivers of […]
Fall Arts Walk
October 21, 2023
Frostburg
Enjoy the beautiful autumn weather at Frostburg’s 13th Annual Fall Arts Walk! Artists and creators of all mediums will show off their talents and local small businesses are ready to […]
News
General
Tourism on GAP Drives $121 Million in Annual Economic Impact, Estimates Fourth Economy
Tourism along the 150-mile Great Allegheny Passage drove over $121 million in economic impact in 2019, according to a year-long analysis by Pittsburgh-based consulting firm Fourth Economy released on November 30, 2021.
People
Profile: Denise Gehringer
“The Great Allegheny Passage is beautiful. You can walk it. You can ride it. You can hike it. You can…
People
Profile: Frances Thompson
“My son was a godly kid and he’s in paradise. That’s my comfort. I don’t know what I would do…
People
Profile: Amos Ludwig
“Every engagement or encounter that we have with the public is an opportunity to connect them to this place. It’s…
People
Profile: Lenora Palonder
“I love meeting new people. I like to make them happy. Since we live on the property, we’re here all…
People
Profile: Vicki Dolan
“I was one of those people who had a very limited view of what options were available for people who…
People
Profile: Stacey Magda
“The Casselman is coming back to life. It’s a gem of a river. It relies on rainfall and snowfall to…
News
New Hydration Station Installed in Boston
Fill your water bottle at this brand-new hydration station installed on the Great Allegheny Passage in Boston! Big thanks to the team at Pennsylvania American Water for their generosity, and to the Mon/Yough Trail Council for their hard work deploying volunteers along this section of the GAP.
People
Profile: Brad Smith
“I like this job because I like fixing things. I like working with my hands. I came from a family…