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P.O. Box 242, West Newton, Pennsylvania, 15089 United States
The Westmoreland County Section of the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP).
Thanks for stopping by!
Picture by Victor Pilipovich
Mark your calendars! Check out WYTC events this year!Trail Appreciation Day and the Poker Run!
Trail alerts
2026-3-21 The work has begun at the Layton Bridge location. The trail is open but in coming months there maybe intermittent blockages and a shuttle may be necessary.
2026-04-06 Smithton-The WYTC Over the Hill Gang members Jim Logan, Ralph Calcagni, and Frank Lopez grade the parking lot . details below
The WYTC Over the Hill Gang members Jim Logan, Ralph Calcagni, and Frank Lopez grade the parking lot using Frank's grading equipment. Thanks to the Westmoreland County Parks Department and Cedar Creek Park manager, Gordon Shaler for the donation of stone for the project.
The Visitor Center in West Newton is now open M-F, 11-4. Stop in to check out our merchandise, talk to staff to get directions and learn about future events.
Checkout what is new with the Westmoreland Yough Trail Chapter. New Memorial Benches and Kiosks have been installed in the Memorial Pavilions.
Place an order at any time to remember a loved one, a favorite person or friend, or just to place a fun saying or image in the pavilion. All brick orders benefit the maintenance efforts of the Over The Hill Gang to keep our section of the trail beautiful and in great shape.
The key aspect is the project’s floor, a brick memorial funded by those who want to remember a loved one or special event. It will be a place for everyone to pause and reflect on that special person or time in their life. For as little as $100.00, each brick can include the names, statement, and graphic of your choosing. A gift that will honor something meaningful to you and keep on giving through your support of one of best trails in Western Pennsylvania.
A special thanks to those who purchased benches and bricks.
2026 ORDER YOUR MEMORIAL BRICKS! click the link above!
New Pavilion across from the West Newton Visitor Center with benches and bricks.
2026-03-25 Spring cleaning on the gap by the wytc Over the hill gang near the West Newton Trailhead, MP 114. Thanks!
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
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.
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
Got Talent? The WYTC is seeking a talented chainsaw artist to turn this log into a real Nessy monster. contact wytcnews@hotmail.com if interested
Contact Us
Westmoreland Yough Trail Chapter
P.O. Box 242, West Newton, Pennsylvania 15089, United States
Open today | 11:00 am – 04:00 pm |
The VisitorCenter is open M-F 11-4
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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