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News Along the GAP
Insider Tips: Hidden Gems on the GAP
For 150 miles, the Great Allegheny Passage twists and turns along river valleys and over the Eastern Continental Divide.
Miles of Trail. Endless Possibilities.
You’re ready to leave behind the pressure and the grind for some much-deserved peace and quiet. And maybe you’d like a fresh perspective. That’s all…
2026 GAP Photo Contest
Capture the beauty of the Great Allegheny Passage and showcase your photography skills in the 2026 GAP Photo Contest! Whether it’s the serene landscapes,…
Top 5 Overnight Adventures on the GAP
Wide-open views, quiet forests, and meandering rivers make the Great Allegheny Passage a perfect break. And ten trail towns spaced just right…
Upcoming Events
Trail Appreciation Day
June 7, 2026
West Newton
Stop by the West Newton Visitor Center for the Westmoreland Yough Trail Council’s trail appreciation day along the Great Allegheny Passage. Enjoy hot dogs, cookies, chips and refreshments!
West Newton Night Market
June 11, 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, […]
Casselman River Conservation Area Workday
June 13, 2026
Markleton
Join volunteers from the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy to plant native trees and bushes in a section of the Casselman River Conservation Area along the Great Allegheny Passage near Rockwood that […]
McKeesport Day of Caring
June 13, 2026
McKeesport
Join the McKeesport Trail Commission and the City of McKeesport’s Mayor’s Office for a volunteer beautification workday along the Great Allegheny Passage and throughout in McKeesport’s business district, supported by […]