News Release

Heritage Hike: Summit Level

A view along the Summit Level

NPS

News Release Date: August 18, 2025

Contact: Elizabeth Shope, 814-449-4125

The 2025 Summit Level hike is Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. This hike, led by a park ranger, is 3-miles in length along the Summit Level of the Allegheny Portage Railroad. The hike goes from the head of Inclined Plane No. 6 to the location of where the Summit Hotel was in Summitville, near the head of Inclined Plane 5. Reservations are required for this free hike. Please call the Visitor Center at 814-886-6150 to sign up.

The Summit Level was the highest point on the Allegheny Portage Railroad. Participants will learn about the Summit Level, inclines and levels of the railroad, how the railroad operated, and much more! We encourage participants to wear good walking shoes and bring water. The hike will take place rain or shine.