Hike Details

Difficulty: Easy

Elevation: 2438.9ft

Location: 110 Federal Park Road Gallitzin, PA 16641 - Directions

Description:
The first railroad to circumvent the Allegheny Mountains, the Allegheny Portage Railroad was the finishing 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.