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Heritage Hike: Summit Level, Sunday, June 19

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The Summit Level

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News Release Date: June 12, 2022
Contact: Elizabeth Shope, 814-449-4125

Join a Park Ranger on Sunday, June 19, 2022, at 2:00 pm, for a 3 mile Summit Level hike from the head of Inclined Plane 6 to near where the Summit Hotel was in Summitville, near the head of Inclined Plane 5. Reservations are required for this free hike and can be made by calling the Visitor Center at 814-886-6150. 

The Summit Level was the highest point that the Allegheny Portage Railroad crossed the Allegheny Mountains. Participants will learn about the inclines and levels of the railroad, how the system functioned, the town of Summitville, and much more.

Participants are encouraged to wear good walking shoes and bring water. The hike will take place rain or shine. 

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