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P.O. Box 242, West Newton, Pennsylvania, 15089 United States
The Westmoreland County Section of the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP).
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Picture by Victor Pilipovich
2026-10-17 Notice from Gap Conservancy
Trail Alerts
Landslide and Closure Between Ohiopyle and Connellsville
GAP Mile 88 | Reported on October 17, 2026 | Last Updated: October 18, 2026
A landslide near mile marker 88 on the afternoon of Saturday, October 17 has prompted Ohiopyle State Park to close a segment of the GAP between Ohiopyle and Connellsville, effectively immediately. The closed segment is between mile marker 87 (where the Sheepskin Trail intersects the GAP) and 89 (Connellsville). Please avoid this section of the Great Allegheny Passage. See below for shuttle service.
This incident has resulted in the death of one bicyclist and injuries to another. Pennsylvania State Police and the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources are investigating.
We are absolutely devastated. Our hearts are with the family and loved ones of the bicyclist who lost her life, and extend our hopes for recovery to the bicyclist who was injured.
On October 18, 19, 20, and 21, 2 Wheel Escapes will provide shuttle service between Dunbar (served by the Sheepskin Trail) and Connellsville (Yough River Park at Torrance Avenue, near mile marker 89) from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The cost is $20/person.
If you are traveling from Ohiopyle toward Connellsville, ride through the park all the way to the intersection with the Sheepskin Trail. Turn left on the Sheepskin Trail, and ride two miles until it terminates in Dunbar. The shuttle will be pick you and your bicycle up in Dunbar and take you to Connellsville.
If you are traveling from Connellsville to Ohiopyle, stop at Yough River Park by the playground and bathrooms. The shuttle will pick you up there, and take you to Dunbar and the Sheepskin Trail. Ride the Sheepskin Trail two miles and turn right on the Great Allegheny Passage to resume your trip.
Beginning October 22, please initiate and arrange shuttle service directly with one of these shuttle services.
2026 September. Picture from Diana Shoff (Yough river Trail Riders)at a stop in Pittsburgh. Fall foliage already. beautiful.
BECOME A GAP TRAIL MONITOR-Attend a training session
If you are interested in helping other trail users and trail maintenance efforts, becoming a volunteer trail monitor is a way to do that.
There will be a training session for new monitors on Saturday February 13th, 2027 at 11:00 am in the West Newton Station conference room.
If you are interested please contact wytcnews@hotmail.com to reserve a seat.
2026-10-16 Remediation Plan for Kennywood GAP Trail Segment
Regional Trail Corporation Retains GFT Engineering Firm to Develop Specialized Remediation Plan for Kennywood GAP Trail Segment
2026-10-5 The Tu Tu Train, an all women group passed through W Newton. Led by Cheryl Bagley of Rejuvnitrition and supported by 2 Wheel escapes.
Photo by Diane Heming
2026-09-26 to 10-1 more pictures of the Yough Trail Riders on the OTET ride, ohio to erie trail. Pics by many!
9-19 The Yough River Trail riders conquered another state with the invasion of Cincinnati with a brief excursion into Kentucky.
2026-10-6 Say Hi to Finn from Oregon! He's riding the GAP! picture from Mamie.
2026-09-14 and 9-19 Bill's Riders busy having fun on the OTET
2026-09-19
The Magnificent seven dipping their rear tires into the Ohio River at the start of the OTET Ohio to Erie Trail by Diana Shoff.
L-R: Marty Fao, Lisa Fao, Scott Shoff, Rich Kaminsky, Diana Shoff, and Bob Hand. Not pictured is Al Donaldson.
The Memorial bricks project for 2026 is temporarily suspended. Stay tuned for future information.
New Pavilion across from the West Newton Visitor Center with benches and bricks.
Membership in the GAP-Westmoreland Yough Trail Chapter
Your membership is important to maintaining our section of the GAP for future generations.
Join Us - Or Renew Your Membership. Use our new membership on-line application.
Of course, the WYTC will still accept a check which you will need to mail to complete your membership; however, paying online is the preferred method. We no longer accept paper applications.
The WYTC appreciates your membership as it helps to cover the costs of maintaining the Great Allegheny Passage that passes through Westmoreland County, 10.5 miles.
Meetings are held at 7 pm on the third Monday of each month at the Visitor's Center, West Newton Station, located at 111 Collinsburg Road, West Newton, PA 15089.
2026-07-14 Yough river trail riders at the ghost town trail.
By Scott Fahringer, Trail Biker Films
2026-5-21 Yough River Trail Riders Connellsville to Ohiopyle
by Scott Fahringer
2026 RTC E-Bike Policy
In order to maintain the safety of trail users the Regional Trail Corporation, the non-profit organization that owns the property of the Great Allegheny Passage in Allegheny, Westmoreland, and Fayette County, PA, has revised its Mobility Device Policy. The primary purpose of the revision is to set rules for eBike operation. It is an effort to stop the use of throttle only riding of eBikes while allowing pedal assist eBike riding that is important to many trail riders.
2026 Regional Trail Corporation Mobility Device Policy Revision
learn more about the West NEwton Bridge Rehabilitation
Looking for ways to support the GAP-Westmoreland Yough Trail Chapter?
Consider buying that special birthday, Christmas or special event gift by visiting the Visitor's Center in West Newton!
Do you want to Volunteer?
Attend monthly meetings, held every third Monday of the month, 7 pm, West Newton Station.
To Volunteer contact wytcnews@hotmail.com
Contact Us
Westmoreland Yough Trail Chapter
P.O. Box 242, West Newton, Pennsylvania 15089, United States
Open today | 10:00 am – 03:00 pm |
The VisitorCenter is open M-F 9-3; Sat and Sunday 10-3
share your pictures and stories
We want to hear from our Trail Users!
Email us your pictures and story along the GAP-Westmoreland County section.
We love hearing from Trail users! We are happy to post pictures and a brief description of your excursion. Please feel free to give us your first name (optional) and beginning and ending destinations. We will post the information on our web site
Contact: Donna Morrison, Web Administrator
Westmoreland Yough Trail Chapter
P.O.Box 242, West Newton, Pennsylvania 15089 United States
Questions: wytcinfo@bikewytc.org
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