Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site

Lemon House, one of the historic structures in the park.
The first railroad to cross the Allegheny Mountains, the Allegheny Portage Railroad was the final piece of the Pennsylvania Main Line Canal. "The Portage" opened in 1834, marking the first time that there was one, direct route between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. All things to all people, it served merchants, passengers, slaves in pursuit of freedom, and soldiers from the Mexican War.
Map showing location of park.
A white structure sits along railroad tracks.
Summit Level Hike for Celebrate Trails Day
Hike with a park ranger along the Summit Level for Celebrate Trails Day on Saturday, April 26 at 2:00 p.m. The hike 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.
A stone tavern
Winter Hours of Operation
Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site and Johnstown Flood National Memorial begin winter hours of operation on December 1, 2024.
Engine House and tavern
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Engine house
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Lemon House
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Stone building
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Boardwalk
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Tunnel
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Bridge
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Bookstore
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Theater
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Barrel
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