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Landslide Closes GAP Trail Section (Shuttle Info)


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John W. from Pittsburgh, PA on 6/24/2025 6:20:21 PM:
Somerset County has closed the Great Allegheny Passage between Rockwood and Markleton due to an active landslide triggered by recent heavy rain and high winds. There is no detour.

The Great Allegheny Passage Conservancy has arranged and is underwriting a free shuttle for bicyclists and hikers between the Rockwood and Markleton trail access points from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on Tuesday, June 24, Wednesday, June 25, and Thursday, June 26.

Many thanks to Allegheny Trail House and Bill's Car Service and Transport for providing these shuttles. The shuttles will be first-come, first-served; please be patient as there may be waits of 30-45 minutes.

https://gaptrail.org/updates/

John

 
John W. from Pittsburgh,PA on 6/25/2025 11:16:37 PM:
Also for Friday and beyond:

“As of this writing, a quick solution appears unlikely. For those planning thru-trips on Friday, June 27 and beyond, please contact one of these shuttle services to arrange a shuttle around this closed segment.”

Allegheny Trail House and 2 Wheel Escapes.

 
John W. from Pittsburgh,PA on 7/12/2025 6:25:07 PM:
Update of shuttles between Rockwood and Markelton:

“Since Friday, June 27, fee-based continuous daily shuttle service has been running between Rockwood and Markleton from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, seven days a week, until July 15. In Rockwood, look for the shuttle in the parking lot next to the welcome center. In Markleton, look for the the shuttle in the adjacent parking lot, which has shade and restrooms. The shuttle fee per person/bike combo is $20. This fee can be paid via cash (preferred) or credit card directly to the shuttle driver. The shuttles are first-come, first-served; please be patient as there may be waits of 30-45 minutes.”

 
Rivnuts from Homestead,PA on 7/13/2025 9:46:06 AM:
Thanks for that info John

 
John W. from Pittsburgh,PA on 7/15/2025 4:44:20 AM:
Service has been extended through at least July 20.


 
JM on 7/19/2025 8:54:27 AM:
Shuttle now through 8/1 (to be updated).

https://gaptrail.org/trail-alert/closure-between-rockwood-and-markleton/?utm_source=Great+Allegheny+Passage+News+and+Alerts&utm_campaign=e9f7764e97-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2025_07_01_10_41&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-e9f7764e97-380007033&mc_cid=e9f7764e97&mc_eid=6b8e81a88a

 
Rivnuts from Homestead,PA on 7/31/2025 3:57:34 AM:
The shuttle has been extended through at least August 31 or upon the segment reopening, whichever comes first.

 
Rivnuts from Homestead,PA on 8/13/2025 8:59:23 PM:
This shuttle has now been extended through at least October 1 or upon this segment reopening, whichever comes first.