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      • Volunteer
      • Our Over The Hill Gang
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    • WYTC
      • The GAP-WYTC -About Us
      • Officers and Directors
      • WYTC Merchandise
      • Calendar and News
      • Events' Pictures
      • FAQ
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  • Membership
  • Join Us
    • Volunteer
    • Our Over The Hill Gang
    • Organized Rides
    • Pictures From Trail Users
  • WYTC
    • The GAP-WYTC -About Us
    • Officers and Directors
    • WYTC Merchandise
    • Calendar and News
    • Events' Pictures
    • FAQ
  • Our Trail
    • Amenities Along The Trail
    • History of the WYTC
    • Friends of the Trail
    • Rail Car
    • Rail Car Updates 2023
    • Historical Events
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  • Sponsorship
Westmoreland Yough Trail Chapter

The Westmoreland County Section of the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP).

The Westmoreland County Section of the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP).The Westmoreland County Section of the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP).The Westmoreland County Section of the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP).The Westmoreland County Section of the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP).

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Picture by Victor Pilipovich

Sept. 7, 2026-The 33rd Annual wytc poker run!

Ride and Walk (Bring Family and Friends!)

33rd Annual

Labor Day Poker Run

On the Great 

Allegheny Passage

Sponsored by the 

Westmoreland Yough Trail Chapter

Event starts at 8 a.m.

Register by 8/15/2026 to receive a T-Shirt. 

The last day to register is Friday, September 4.  

You can register at the event starting at 8:00AM.

The event will start at the Arthur H. King Access Area of the WYTC section of the GAP in West Newton. Proceeds from this fundraiser will be used by trail volunteers to maintain, preserve and enhance the Westmoreland County section of the Great Allegheny Passage.

event information and oN-LINE Registration

or download a mail in registratration with check & release

Poker Run Mailing Form - 2026 (pdf)Download

2026-08-01 Ollie Hill

Member of the WYTC Over The Hill Gang

 2026-08-01 


It is with profound sadness that we report the passing of Ollie Hill, a dedicated member of the WYTC for 5 years and a member of the Over The Hill Gang, our Trail maintenance group. 


Ollie contributed much to the Trail since 2021. He is a West Newton native who retired and returned to the area after 46 years working in various positions in the Washington, DC area. He is a Vietnam Era Army Veteran.


Ollie brought a lot of experience in building and repairing things and helped with whatever needed to be done on the Trail. Since he lived so close to the Trail, he often responded first to downed trees and other urgent issues.


In 2021-10-22 Ollie Hill was awarded the 2021 Community Partner of the Year Award by the Mon Valley Initiative.  The Downtown West Newton, Inc. nominated Ollie for his volunteer work with several organizations in West Newton. 

 

The link below is to the YouTube video of Ollie's award presentation and starts at 1:06:25.  


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFa2e71WsUw&t=3990s 


Funeral service information can be found HERE. 


On behalf of the WYTC, thank you Ollie for your dedication and service. You will be missed.

Ollie Hill in action

Trail Alert by Regional Trail Corporation

 Safety Closure Extended on GAP Trail Segment  Engineers Evaluating Prominent Rock Hazards Identified During Scaling 

 Allegheny County, PA – The Regional Trail Corporation (RTC) today announced an extension  of the active safety closure along the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) between the Whitaker  flyover and the Port Perry flyover in West Mifflin through at least Thursday, August 20, 2026.  

Please read the PDF

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2026-07-15 WYTC Over the Hill Gang member Frank Lopez demonstrates the utility of the grapple

2026-07-15 WYTC Over the Hill Gang member Frank Lopez demonstrates the utility of the grapple attachment for lifting heavy logs and piles of brush and mixed vegetation.  Makes easy work of heavy loading! Pic by Jim logan

2026-06-27 The WYTC Over the Hilll Gang maintenance crew installs railing for the riverbank fences at the I70 Bridge(GAP MP 109)and near MP's 110&115

pics by Jim Logan

    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.  

    Order your brick here

    2026 ORDER YOUR MEMORIAL BRICKS! click the link above!

    New Pavilion across from the West Newton Visitor Center with benches and bricks.

      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

      2026-06 Layton Bridge Update

      https://gaptrail.org/trail-alert/layton-bridge-replacement/

      Learn More

      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. 

      Read More

      2026 Regional Trail Corporation Mobility Device Policy Revision

      Read about this policy revised Dec 2023

      learn more about the West NEwton Bridge Rehabilitation

      https://www.pa.gov/agencies/penndot/projects-near-you/district-12-projects/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. 

      See Pictures of our Members! This could be you!

      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!

      click here for WYTC Merchandise

      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

      Learn More

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      Westmoreland Yough Trail Chapter

      P.O. Box 242, West Newton, Pennsylvania 15089, United States

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      P.O.Box 242, West Newton, Pennsylvania 15089 United States

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