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…
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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…
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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…
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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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** UPDATE NOW OPEN! The Great Allegheny Passage, a renowned recreational trail connecting Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Cumberland, Maryland, has experienced temporary closures in two sections due to severe weather damage caused by an F2 tornado that struck the region on the morning of August 26th. The affected areas include the segment between Connellsville and Ohiopyle,…
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