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The Westmoreland County Section of the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP).
Thanks for stopping by!
Picture by Victor Pilipovich
Rail Trail Hall of Fame
2019-08-07
In 2007, the RTC began recognizing exemplary rail-trails around the country through its Rail-Trail Hall of Fame. They selected inductees on merits such as scenic value, high use, trail amenities, historical significance, excellence in management and maintenance, community connections and geographic distribution.
The #GreatAlleghenyPassage had the honor to become the very first inductee into the Rail-Trail Hall of Fame. Because of this recognition, people from every state and all over the world come to ride the GAP.
We are privileged to have the opportunity to use this great amenity anytime we want as it is in our back yard. The trail is almost wholly maintained by volunteers who rely on memberships, fundraisers, and donations.
What a fun-filled annual labor day Poker run!
Poker Run Winners:
Thanks to all the participants, volunteers, and sponsors for another successful Labor Day Poker Run. Hope to see you all next year.
For those of you who pre-registered, please call the Visitor’s Center at 724-872-5586 by the end of September to claim your shirt. After that, any shirts left will be available for exchange or purchase.
Winners:
Bicycle donated by Floyd Macheska, owner of West Newton Bicycle Shop: Jim Smith
4 mile walk: Nancy Ivan
20 mile ride: Philip Hockens
12 mile ride: Victor Pilipovich
50/50: Bill McCabe
Oldest Walker: Patrick Carr
Oldest Biker: Jim Schroeder
2019 Poker Run Gift Card Winners:
Dillon Craig
Justin Boehm
Jake Kneiderd
Joe Bebar
Mark Begeman
Colleen Baum
Jerry Moschetti
Jocelyn McCann
Dan Foust
Linda Peck
Captain Hook
Ashley Bennett
Bruce McGary
Yvonne Bebar
Mary Bosdosh
Alyssa Merschat
Rhonda Begeman
Steve Marchitelli
Stephanie Guffey
Russell Sheridan
Sherry Greco
Bill Schmidt
Jill Beger
Stephanie Urchik
David Aches
David Bowers
Jim Schroeder
Pam Knouse
Robert Prah
Katherine Buckle
Bernice Blasko
Ginni Schroeder
Neil Sheridan
Richard Craft
Mike Reed
Kelly Barbar
Dale Ritchey
John Knutzman
Josiah White
Cody Barbara
Eileen Moore
Howard Jackson
Maggie Sheridan
Conner Alexander
Do Sable
Gina Mansfield
Linda Robinson
Cindy Shafer
Bruce Miller
John Lovra
Congratulations to all!
Poker Run Winners
Winner of the Bike from West Newton Bicycle Shop
Left: Floyd Macheska, owner of West Newton Bicycle Shop
Right: Jim Smith
12 Mile Ride
Victor Pilipovich
20 Mile Ride
Philip Hockins
4 Mile Walk
Nancy Ivan
Oldest Walker
Patrick Carr
Oldest Biker
Jim Schroeder
Flea Market -‘SALE ON THE TRAIL’ SATURDAY September 14, 2019
Join us for this first-time event!
EVENT: FLEA MARKET ‘SALE ON THE TRAIL’
WHERE: WEST NEWTON TRAIL HEAD PARKING LOT NEXT TO WEST NEWTON BIKE SHIP AND THE TRAILSIDE RESTAURANT
WHEN: SATURDAY September 14, 2019
TIME: 8 AM TO 4 PM
The Rail Car is open during all events!
WHY: PROVIDE VALUE-ADDED PRICING TO CUSTOMERS/TRAIL USERS/VISITORS
DETAILS: VENDORS WANTED TO SELL HOUSEHOLD, GARAGE, ARTS, CRAFTS, ANTIQUES AND OTHER ITEMS.
COST TO PARTICIPATE
Non-Members: $35 and this INCLUDES CURRENT YEAR TRAIL MEMBERSHIP. (You save $20!)
Members: $20
Contact Information
Maximum of 30 vendors -make your reservation NOW!!
Proceeds benefit maintenance of the Westmoreland Yough Trail Chapter of the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP).
CONTACT: KEITH FRID 412-751-4997 keithfrid@comcast.net
2019-07-23 Rail Car history from Richard Craft
Rail Car Nostalgia
I remember when this railcar sat on a siding at Buddtown for years, decades even. So glad to see that it has been restored and put to good use. Here's what the old train station used to look like before it was torn down. Strange how we let historic buildings decay then spend lots of money later to recreate them.....Notice how the new one is built above the flood plain of the 1972 Hurricane Agnes flood.
Rail Car Nostalgia
Mr. Craft pointed out that the railcar sat abandoned for years along the tracks in Buddtown before it was moved to it's current location and restored.
2019 WYTC T-Shirts are for sale in the West Newton station-MP 112.5 at the Visitor's Center-Sizes S, M, L, XL, XXL- V Neck and Round- F/M $20.00
About Us
The Westmoreland Yough Trail Chapter (WYTC) is a group of volunteers dedicated to maintaining and improving the 10.5 mile Westmoreland County, PA section of the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP).
Whether you enjoy biking, hiking, walking, running or cross-country skiing, you will delight in the beauty of this section of the Great Allegheny Passage, a 150 mile-System of biking and hiking trails connecting Cumberland, MD and Pittsburgh, PA.
Facts
The Westmoreland Yough Trail Chapter (WYTC) of the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) is busy all year-long. It is used by individuals, families, of all ages who enjoy recreation, camaraderie, improving health, and making improvements to the Trail to benefit all users.
Each year the WYTC organizes activities and events to benefit the community, its members, and visitors.
Join Us!
Whether you enjoy visiting the GAP at West Newton, occasionally, daily, or weekly, your participation means a lot.