• Photo of Lemon House, Level #6, and Engine House on a beautiful summer day.

    Allegheny Portage Railroad

    National Historic Site Pennsylvania

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  • Road Closure

    Beginning June 10, a section of Mineral Point Road near Staple Bend Tunnel will be closed for a few weeks for road work.

  • Road Closure

    Please be aware that part of the public area loop has been closed until further notice as the park starts preparatory efforts for this summer's paving project on the Picnic Area Road.

Ranger Guided

You can enjoy a variety of activities within the park. Bird watching, hiking, picnicking, cross country skiinig, interpretive programs and nature walks can be a part of your visit. Start at the Visitor Center. You can follow the boardwalk down the hill to visit the Engine House exhibit and the Lemon House. Information on our hiking trails is available at the Visitor Center.

Did You Know?

Blair Gap Run stream in woods

Blair Gap Run is a headwater mountain stream running in and out of Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site. Originating near Cresson, PA, it courses down the Allegheny Front eventually making its way to the Juniata and Susquehanna Rivers and the Chesapeake Bay.