People
Profile: Charles Bier
“I find all of nature so fascinating. I like to encourage people to become naturalists. Take the time to take…
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 August 21, 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
Appalachian Festival
September 17, 2026
Frostburg State University
Plan to attend the amazing Appalachian Festival, a colorful celebration of makers and artisans, traditional mountain music, regional history, and the autumn riches of Frostburg, high along the Great Allegheny […]
Yough-N-Roll Bike Ride and Party
September 19, 2026
Boston
Join friends for the Yough-N-Roll Bike Ride and Party this September 19, and choose among a four-, 20- or 40-mile out-and-back ride on the Great Allegheny Passage from the Boston […]
3M Challenge
September 26, 2026
Cumberland
Think you have what it takes to cycle faster than a speeding train? Cyclists are invited to challenge the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad’s train as it climbs Mt. Savage in […]
Cider Crawl
September 26, 2026
Frostburg
Bike the Great Allegheny Passage into Frostburg, where vendors will be serving up hot and cold ciders for adults and kids, pumpkin spice drinks, baked goods, and Halloween sweets! Sip […]
News
Press
GAP Named Best of the Blue Ridge
The Great Allegheny Passage was named one of the top three destinations for biking in the…
People
Profile: Michael Edwards and Daniel Cocks
“People have told us that they needed a fresh set of eyes to look at things. We are working with…
Press
Bicycling Magazine Designates GAP in 2022 “Best Travel” Awards
Editors at Bicycling named the Great Allegheny Passage to its 2022 list of "dream rides" around the world, encouraging you to "glide through Pennsylvania’s sights and sounds without subjecting yourself to the state’s punchy climbs."
People
Profile: Eric Harder
“Recreation for me is why I’m here. And that creates the stewardship that I want. The stewardship and the creation…
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…
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…