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P.O. Box 242, West Newton, Pennsylvania, 15089 United States
The Westmoreland County Section of the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP).
Thanks for stopping by!
Picture by Victor Pilipovich
2026 Poker run prize winners
Stephen Junker from N Huntingdon was the big prize winner of the Jamis Explorer bike donated by West Newton Bike Shop with a T-Shirt. Thank you West Newton Bike Shop, located right on the Trailhead, a Bronze level sponsor and Trail supporter for many years!
2026-09-07 33rd Poker run was a smashing success with lots of sunshine, smiles, and all were winners. pics by donna Morrison
2026 Poker Run pictures by Diana Shoff
BECOME A GAP TRAIL MONITOR-Attend a training session
If you are interested in helping other trail users and trail maintenance efforts, becoming a volunteer trail monitor is a way to do that.
There will be a training session for new monitors on Saturday February 13th, 2027 at 11:00 am in the West Newton Station conference room.
If you are interested please contact wytcnews@hotmail.com to reserve a seat.
2026-09-14 and 9-19 Bill's Riders busy having fun on the OTET
2026-09-19
The Magnificent seven dipping their rear tires into the Ohio River at the start of the OTET Ohio to Erie Trail by Diana Shoff.
L-R: Marty Fao, Lisa Fao, Scott Shoff, Rich Kaminsky, Diana Shoff, and Bob Hand. Not pictured is Al Donaldson.
2026-08-21 RTC announces Indefinite Closure- GAP kennywood
Regional Trail Corporation Announces Indefinite Closure of GAP Trail’s Kennywood Segment Pending Independent Rockfall Evaluation
2026-08-19 video by Jim Logan, member of The othg
Over the Hill Gang excavating crew uncovering a deeply hidden drain pipe near GAP Milepost 106.
2026-8/12 and 8/15 Bill's Riders having fun
2026-08-15 Chillin' at the west VA Panhandle trail; by Alan donaldson
The Memorial bricks project for 2026 is temporarily suspended. Stay tuned for future information.
New Pavilion across from the West Newton Visitor Center with benches and bricks.
Membership in the GAP-Westmoreland Yough Trail Chapter
Your membership is important to maintaining our section of the GAP for future generations.
Join Us - Or Renew Your Membership. Use our new membership on-line application.
Of course, the WYTC will still accept a check which you will need to mail to complete your membership; however, paying online is the preferred method. We no longer accept paper applications.
The WYTC appreciates your membership as it helps to cover the costs of maintaining the Great Allegheny Passage that passes through Westmoreland County, 10.5 miles.
Meetings are held at 7 pm on the third Monday of each month at the Visitor's Center, West Newton Station, located at 111 Collinsburg Road, West Newton, PA 15089.
2026-07-14 Yough river trail riders at the ghost town trail.
By Scott Fahringer, Trail Biker Films
2026-5-21 Yough River Trail Riders Connellsville to Ohiopyle
by Scott Fahringer
2026 RTC E-Bike Policy
In order to maintain the safety of trail users the Regional Trail Corporation, the non-profit organization that owns the property of the Great Allegheny Passage in Allegheny, Westmoreland, and Fayette County, PA, has revised its Mobility Device Policy. The primary purpose of the revision is to set rules for eBike operation. It is an effort to stop the use of throttle only riding of eBikes while allowing pedal assist eBike riding that is important to many trail riders.
2026 Regional Trail Corporation Mobility Device Policy Revision
learn more about the West NEwton Bridge Rehabilitation
Looking for ways to support the GAP-Westmoreland Yough Trail Chapter?
Consider buying that special birthday, Christmas or special event gift by visiting the Visitor's Center in West Newton!
Do you want to Volunteer?
Attend monthly meetings, held every third Monday of the month, 7 pm, West Newton Station.
To Volunteer contact wytcnews@hotmail.com
Contact Us
Westmoreland Yough Trail Chapter
P.O. Box 242, West Newton, Pennsylvania 15089, United States
Open today | 09:00 am – 03:00 pm |
The VisitorCenter is open M-F 9-3; Sat and Sunday 10-3
share your pictures and stories
We want to hear from our Trail Users!
Email us your pictures and story along the GAP-Westmoreland County section.
We love hearing from Trail users! We are happy to post pictures and a brief description of your excursion. Please feel free to give us your first name (optional) and beginning and ending destinations. We will post the information on our web site
Contact: Donna Morrison, Web Administrator
Westmoreland Yough Trail Chapter
P.O.Box 242, West Newton, Pennsylvania 15089 United States
Questions: wytcinfo@bikewytc.org
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