Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
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Closure
Staple Bend Tunnel Closure
Due to a rockfall, the interior of the Staple Bend Tunnel is closed. The trail is still open. From the Mineral Point Trailhead, visitors can bypass the tunnel, via a path around the right side of the tunnel structure.
Hours
Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
| Every day | Sunrise to Sunset |
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Coming up:
- Nov 26: Thanksgiving Closure (closed)
The Visitor Center, Engine House No. 6 Exhibit Shelter and the Lemon House are closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Buildings are open Fridays through Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Park grounds and trails are open daily from sunrise to sunset, weather permitting.
Park buildings are closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
Times listed in "All Park Hours" reflect building operations.
Visitor centers
Summit Level Visitor Center
Summit Level Visitor Center
| Monday – Tuesday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
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| Wednesday – Thursday | Closed |
| Friday – Sunday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
Coming up:
- Nov 26: Thanksgiving Day Closure (closed)
The Visitor Center, Engine House No. 6 Exhibit Shelter and the Lemon House are closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Buildings are open Fridays through Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Weather permitting, park grounds and trails are open daily from sunrise to sunset.
Park buildings are closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
Times listed in "All Park Hours" reflect building operations.
About this 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.