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🚧 TRAIL ALERT: Increased Truck Traffic Near Rockwood Crossing
🚧 TRAIL ALERT: Increased Truck Traffic Near Rockwood Crossing 📍 Location: GAP Mile 44 — Rockdale Road & Markleton School Road 📅 Reported: March 3, 2025 | 🔄 Last Updated: March 26, 2025 Please use extra caution when traveling the Great Allegheny Passage near Rockwood, where the trail shares a 170-foot paved section with Markleton…
Read MoreE-Bike Raffle Happening Now—Get Your Ticket Before June 7!
Ready to win an awesome KHS Envoy 200 Class II E-Bike while supporting Somerset County’s trails? The Somerset County Recreation and Trails Association (SCRTA) is holding an exciting bike raffle, with the grand prize drawing happening on June 7, 2025, at noon at Somerset Lake Nature Park. This fundraiser is a fantastic way to contribute…
Read MoreLace Up for the Hellbender Hike—A Fundraiser for Our Trails!
Get ready to hit the trails for a great cause! On June 7, 2025, the Hellbender Hike is coming to Somerset Lake Nature Park, bringing together outdoor enthusiasts for an unforgettable day of hiking and community support. Hosted by the Somerset County Recreation & Trails Association (SCRTA), this event celebrates National Trails Day while raising…
Read MoreCyclists Rejoice! The Big Savage Tunnel Reopens for 2025
Great news for cyclists, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts—the Big Savage Tunnel is set to reopen on March 24, officially marking the start of the 2025 riding season along the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP)! This highly anticipated reopening means adventurers can once again enjoy uninterrupted access to one of the most breathtaking stretches of the trail.…
Read MoreHunting Season on the Great Allegheny Passage: Stay Safe by Wearing Orange
As the vibrant hues of autumn envelop the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP), we welcome a season of both natural beauty and outdoor activity. With hunting season now officially open, it’s essential for all trail users to prioritize safety and coexist harmoniously with hunters sharing the same trails. Understanding the Importance of Wearing Orange Hunting season…
Read MoreGAP TRAIL CLOSURE – MILE 92 to 95 (North of Connellsville, PA)
A 2.5-mile segment of the Great Allegheny Passage will be between mile markers 92 and 95. It will be closed from 08 July to mid-October. Beginning on 08 July, the Regional Trail Corporation will provide a shuttle service during daylight hours for travelers and their bicycles. The shuttle will run in both directions between…
Read MoreSCRTA PRESENTS THE GAP TRAIL PASSPORT PROJECT
Join the Somerset County Recreation and Trails Association (SCRTA) for an exciting all-ages adventure on the GAP trail! Embark on a ride, run, or walk to 22 distinctive destinations, each offering a unique experience. At every stop, you’ll discover a special image on posts or benches. Rub these images onto the corresponding pages in your…
Read MoreThrough the Mountains, not over them.
In Colonial times, the Allegheny Mts was where the wilderness began. The mountains we now call the Laurel Highlands – Negro Mountain plus Laurel and Chestnut Ridges – were an enormous impediment to early travel beyond Cumberland, MD, to the Forks of Ohio, now Pittsburgh. Today, we bike those 140+ miles easily. The GAP, as…
Read MoreBig Savage Tunnel Opens for the 2024 Season
The Big Savage Tunnel opens Thursday, March 28th, for the 2024 season. Crews from Somerset County and the Somerset County Recreation & Trails Association will open the west and east portals in the morning, and riders will have full access by noon. This marks the 18th season the tunnel has been officially open. The 3,294-foot-long…
Read MoreBig Savage Tunnel Closes for the Winter
The Big Savage Tunnel, Mile 22, on the Great Allegheny Passage in Somerset County is closed. The tunnel built in the early 1900s for the Western Maryland Railway and rehabilitated for the Great Allegheny Passage trail, closes during the winter to protect the interior from ice damage. There is no suitable detour around the tunnel…
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