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§ 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
§ 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
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§ 09 — REVIEWS
§ 10 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 11 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
§ 05 — TRAILS NEARBY
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Nearby Trails
§ 01 — VITALS
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Based on FCC availability data. Actual signal may vary in remote terrain.
Jun
68°F
Sunny
17 mph W
Sat
68°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
12 to 15 mph W
Sun
71°F
Mostly Sunny
8 to 12 mph W
Mon
69°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
13 mph S
Tue
69°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
12 mph NW
Wed
71°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
7 mph W
Thu
72°F
Chance Rain Showers
8 mph SW