Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service)

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The Allegheny Portage Railroad

The Allegheny Portage Railroad was a great achievement in early travel. Charles Dickens, Jenny Linn, and Ulysses S. Grant traveled over the Allegheny Mountains. They braved a system that injured passengers on a weekly basis. A system of inclined planes and a nine hundred foot tunnel carved through solid rock by Welsh coalminers made this feat possible. For twenty years, it was the fastest way to transgress the rough and wild terrain of Pennsylvania.

		Special Events The Allegheny Portage Railroad offers many special events and tours. Come join us on a Ghost Tour of Staple Bend Tunnel. Sit down under the evening sky and take part in our Evening on the Summit Series. Watch park rangers cut stone and hew logs just as they did in the early 1800’s. more...

		Trails The Allegheny Portage Railroad has many trails and places to explore. Bring your bike and ride the 2.5-mile trail back to the historic Staple Bend Tunnel. Hike the old trace of the level sections of incline planes 10 through 6. Take a stroll down to the Skew Arch Bridge or relax and walk the Nature Trail.

		What To See The Allegheny Portage Railroad has many interesting things to see. Visit the Lemon House a historic tavern built to accommodate travelers. Discover the Engine House a replica of the many buildings that made up the Portage Railroad. Watch a movie in our visitor center, read, and browse the many exhibits and models. Drive out to the Staple Bend Tunnel and explore the nine hundred foot tunnel.

		For Kids Boys and girls of all ages come visit the Allegheny Portage Railroad. Whether you are with a school group or with family and friends there are things for you to do. Junior Ranger programs, Girl Scout Try Its, ranger led field trips, classroom visits and much more!

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Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
110 Federal Park Road
Gallitzin, PA 16641

Phone

Visitor Information
(814) 886-6150

Fax

(814) 884-0206

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