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…
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
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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 Ultimate…
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 Park,…
People
Profile: Ben Moyer
“You can find so much meaning in nature by being observant to it, open to it. It’s always cycling.” “One…
People
Profile: Christine Tutena
“I was the first woman mayor. I had no political aspirations. Sixteen years later I’m still mayor.” “I grew up…
People
Profile: Melissa Friend-Blocher
“The diner is our family hub," says Melissa Friend-Blocher, of Meyersdale. "Me, my sister, all my cousins, my nieces, before we ever went home from the hospital, we came here...
Press
GAP Named Best Place for Fall Foliage in Maryland
Editors at Real Simple note that the Great Allegheny Passage features spectacular views year-round, “but the brightest burst of…