Come out for Yough n' Roll, a community appreciation day put on by volunteers with the Mon/Yough Trail Council. The day features 40- or 20-mile, and four-mile out-and-back rides along the Great Allegheny Passage, plus a hot dogs, live music, food trucks, speakers, and snacks. Start along the GAP at the parking lot in Boston.
Head to lovely West Newton on October 1 for a competitive 5K/10K run or two mile fun walk organized by volunteers with the Westmoreland Yough Trail Chapter. This annual fundraiser for maintenace projects along the Great Allegheny Passage is perfect for all ages. Earn a medal and enjoy the changing leaves along the Youghiogheny River. […]
The GAP Relay Presented by UPMC Health Plan is a two-day, nonstop running relay challenge that you won’t want to miss. Relay teams will tackle 150 or 60 miles that include relay legs of varying distances along Great Allegheny Passage from Cumberland to Pittsburgh’s South Side. Each relay team member will receive a commemorative medal, […]
Catch a glimpse of the red and yellow maple leaves from high up on the Salisbury Viaduct on October 15, and then stop into Meyersdale for Oktoberfest, your perfect fall desination for food trucks, live music, and beer! Put on by Meyersdale Renaissance, this festive afternoon benefits revivial and restoration in the downtown business district.
Pedal over to Cumberland for the Allegany Arts Council's latest "pop-up" Holiday Market, featuring handmade and original creations by artists throughout the community and region. As you plan for your holiday shopping, stop by and select from handmade note cards, knitted items, small artwork, and so much more - perfect and original gifts your loved […]
Don’t miss the syrupy goodness of the Pennsylvania Maple Festival, held in Meyersdale right off the Great Allegheny Passage April 22 and 23, and April 26 to 30. Meyersdale is Pennsylvania’s “Maple City,” and this year’s festival features a tree-tapping ceremony, horse-drawn carriage rides, tours of the Historic Meyers Manor Homestead, and maple syrup-making demonstrations […]
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 the Ohiopyle-Stewart Community Center as it keeps the town of Ohiopyle thriving.
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. Held over four days at the Allegany County Fairgrounds in Cumberland, Delfest features traditional stage sets by world-class artists, one-of-a-kind musical collaborations, special guest sit-ins, […]
Join members of the Steel Valley Trail Council for an open house and free lunch at its new maintenance building at mile marker 136.5 along the Great Allegheny Passage. Learn about volunteer opportunities, meet other fans of the GAP, and gawk at the coasters high above at Kennywood Park. Take a ride into Homestead to […]
Ride out to Connellsville for this three-day festival along the Youghiogheny River! A kids' fishing derby, an annual duck drop race, a spectacular "anything that floats" competition, dozens of vendors, and live music featuring The Clarks are all part of this trail town event. Local food and microbreweries will be on hand, too, right in […]
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! A "Sale on the Trail" flea market is part of the day's festive atmosphere.
Bike or hike your way to Cedar Creek Park for the 2023 Great Day on the GAP, where you’ll make merry celebrating the Great Allegheny Passage, rain or shine! On Saturday, June 10 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, enjoy tasty food served up by Earth, Wheel, and Fire and Revival Chili, plus sip the very best beers from Bloom Brew and Trailhead Brewing Company. Live music, […]
