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…
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 […]
News
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…
General
Count Your Steps during the Ultimate GAP Relay Trail Challenge
Run in your own neighbhorhood and log your miles between October 4 and 31 as part of the…
People
Profile: Rachel Sager
“I remember my dad being sad that the railroads and the trains were gone. I understand that bittersweetness. I get…
News
GAP Welcomes State Park Directors
Those attending the annual meeting of the National Association of State Park Directors, hosted by Ohiopyle State…
People
Profile: Ben Moyer
“You can find so much meaning in nature by being observant to it, open to it. It’s always cycling.”…
People
Profile: Christine Tutena
“I was the first woman mayor. I had no political aspirations. Sixteen years later I’m still mayor.” “I grew…