Register now for one of these great running competitions on the Great Allegheny Passage in Connellsville -- pick from among a 5K walk, 5K run, 10K run, 10 mile run, or half marathon -- starting at Yough River Park. Proceeds support the Yough River Trail Council, which deploys volunteers along the GAP to perform important […]
Join friends from the Mon/Yough Trail Council for this annual event -- either a half marathon or a 5K race -- on the Great Allegheny Passage starting at the parking lot in the hamlet of Boston, right up the Youghiogheny River from McKeesport. This section of the GAP is newly resurfaced, and proceeds from this […]
Don’t miss the syrupy goodness of the Pennsylvania Maple Festival, held in Meyersdale right off the Great Allegheny Passage April 23 and 24, and April 27 to May 1. Meyersdale is Pennsylvania’s “Maple City,” and the 2022 festival features a tree-tapping ceremony, horse-drawn carriage rides, tours of the Historic Meyers Manor Homestead, and maple syrup-making […]
Enjoy this flat group ride with retired geologist Fred Zelt, a Certified League Cycling Instructor through the League of American Bicyclists and Founder of the Social Distance Cycling Club. Fred will bring his knowledge and passion to the Great Allegheny Passage and the geological features near the Eastern Continental Divide and Big Savage Tunnel. The […]
Register for this 10K run, 5K run, and 5K walk, part of the Dawson Sesquicentennial Celebration and the Tri Town Homecoming Weekend. All paid entrants receive a t-shirt. Awards will be presented to the the top three male and female finishers overall and to the top three male and female finishers in each age group. […]
Join friends and fans of the Great Allegheny Passage to screen WQED's brand new one-hour documentary, The Great Ride: Landmarks Along the Trail, before its broadcast premiere on WQED-TV later in June. This fresh look at the Great Allegheny Passage includes in-depth story segments from Downtown Pittsburgh to Cumberland, and cover famous landmarks and less […]
Join friends and fans of the Great Allegheny Passage to screen WQED's brand new one-hour documentary, The Great Ride: Landmarks Along the Trail, before its broadcast premiere on WQED-TV later in June. This fresh look at the Great Allegheny Passage includes in-depth story segments from Downtown Pittsburgh to Cumberland, and cover famous landmarks and less […]
Join friends and fans of the Great Allegheny Passage to screen WQED's brand new one-hour documentary, The Great Ride: Landmarks Along the Trail, before its broadcast premiere on WQED-TV later in June. This fresh look at the Great Allegheny Passage includes in-depth story segments from Downtown Pittsburgh to Cumberland, and cover famous landmarks and less […]
Join staff from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to tour the Youghiogheny River Lake Dam, built in 1943 to provide flood control and pollution redmediation in the Youghiogheny River watershed. Learn how the dam was constructed, how it operates, and how it is maintained. Staff will provide information on dam safety and best practices […]
Join this fantastic 60 mile ride with and for veterans, from Connellsville to Downtown Pittsburgh, in support of the Veterans Leadership Program and their work providing support services, health and wellness care, and social connections for military veterans. This friendly ride raises money for VLP and can be done as a virtail event from your […]
Ride the Great Allegheny Passage on July 8 to Homestead Live Fridays -- a fantastic outdoor festival located in multiple venues throughout Homestead’s Eighth Avenue business district—and at street-side pop-ups along the way. Homestead Live Fridays features local performers, art exhibitions, and activities each evening from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. Grab a drink or a […]
Join Mountain Watershed Association for an easy four-hour flatwater float on the Youghiogheny River! Starting in Layton, at Hazelbakers River Trips, you'll shuttle to Dawson and float back to your starting spot. Pick a kayak or canoe or bring your own, and bring a small cooler for snacks. Lunch is included -- veggie sandwiches or […]
