Plan Your Visit

The Allegheny Portage Railroad traversed the Allegheny Mountains between Hollidaysburg and Johnstown, Pennsylvania, connecting the Eastern and Western Divisions of the Pennsylvania Main Line Canal. The mountains represented a formidable obstacle in early transportation routes. The inclines and planes of the Allegheny Portage Railroad provided a unique engineering solution for transporting the canal boats across the mountains.

Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site is located in Blair and Cambria Counties at the junction of the Appalachian Plateaus and Ridge and Valley Provinces in southwestern Pennsylvania. This area is characterized by high, rounded ridges and valleys divided by streams. The park extends linearly from the southeast facing escarpment that forms the eastern edge of the plateau region, known as the Allegheny Front, to the summit of the Cresson Ridge in the Allegheny Mountains.

 

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  Basic Information

  This includes information on operating hours, current conditions, and permits.

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  Directions

  Directions to get around the park and maps.

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  Things to Do

  There is lots to do at Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site!

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  Calendar

  Learn about the park's programs and events.

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  Safety

  Have a safe visit to your national park!

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  Accessibility

  Information on the services provided at the park.