§ 02 — OVERVIEW
The first railroad to cross the Allegheny Mountains, the Allegheny Portage Railroad was the final piece of the Pennsylvania Main Line Canal. "The Portage" opened in 1834, marking the first time that there was one, direct route between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.
All things to all people, it served merchants, passengers, slaves in pursuit of freedom, and soldiers from the Mexican War.
§ 03 — LOCATION
Directions
The park is located just off U.S. Route 22 approximately 12 miles west of Altoona and 10 miles east of Ebensburg. Take the Gallitzin Exit and turn right, following the signs. Visitors prior to 1992 accessed the park in other ways, but the Gallitzin Exit of US Route 22 is the way to access the visitor center and historic area.
Weather Notes
The park is located in Cambria County, PA, and is at the summit of the Allegheny Mountains. Therefore, the park often takes on winter extremes. If planning on traveling from a long distance, please contact the park beforehand to ensure that the facilities are open. Please consult weather forecasts to ensure conditions are safe to travel in. Spring, summer, and fall are generally uneventful, but severe thunderstorms can occur.
§ 04 — AMENITIES
§ 05 — TRAILS NEARBY
§ 06 — CONDITIONS
National Weather Service · seven-day outlook · updated hourly
§ 07 — SIGNAL
FCC broadband data · actual signal varies in remote terrain
§ 08—11 — FROM THE FIELD
Community Intel from visitors, written reviews, dated trip reports, and reader-submitted photographs.
§ 09 — REVIEWS
§ 10 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 11 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
§ 01 — VITALS
Nearby Trails
Wed
77°F
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
7 mph SE
Thu
77°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
6 mph W
Fri
76°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
6 mph SW
Sat
75°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
10 mph W
Sun
77°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
10 mph W
Mon
78°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
13 mph W
Tue
75°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
16 mph W
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Verizon
Based on FCC availability data. Actual signal may vary in remote terrain.
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