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110 Federal Park Road Gallitzin, PA16641
The park is located just off U.S. Route 22 approximately 12 miles west of Altoona and 10 miles east of Ebensburg. Take the Gallitzin Exit and turn right, following the signs. Visitors prior to 1992 accessed the park in other ways, but the Gallitzin Exit of US Route 22 is the way to access the visitor center and historic area.
Winter Hours:
Beginning December 1, 2024, 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. and will resume daily operations on May 1, 2025.
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.
Closures & Seasonal Exceptions
Holidays
2025–2026
New Year's Day
January 1, 2026
Closed
Thanksgiving Day
November 27, 2025
Closed
Christmas Day
December 25, 2025
Closed
Holiday
Date
Hours
The park is located in Cambria County, PA, and is at the summit of the Allegheny Mountains. Therefore, the park often takes on winter extremes. If planning on traveling from a long distance, please contact the park beforehand to ensure that the facilities are open. Please consult weather forecasts to ensure conditions are safe to travel in. Spring, summer, and fall are generally uneventful, but severe thunderstorms can occur.
Entrance Fee-free
This site is fee-free year-round. No entrance fee or pass is required.
Located immediately off of US Route 22 at the Gallitzin Exit, this is the best place to start your tour. The Visitor Center has a 20-minute orientation movie shown on demand, interactive exhibits, and a bookstore. The passport stamp station is also located in the Visitor Center.
Sunday-Tuesday:9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Wednesday and Thursday:Closed
Friday and Saturday:9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Beginning December 1, 2024, 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. and will resume daily operations on May 1, 2025.
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.
Closures & Seasonal Exceptions
Holidays
2025–2026
New Year's Day
January 1, 2026
Closed
Thanksgiving Day
November 27, 2025
Closed
Christmas Day
December 25, 2025
Closed
Holiday
Date
Hours
When you see this sign, you will know that you have arrived at Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site.
National Park Service
Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site is located in southwestern Pennsylvania approximately 12 miles west of Altoona. The park covers 1,249 acres. The main unit contains the Summit Level Visitor Center, the historic Lemon House, Engine House No. 6 Exhibit Shelter, the Skew Arch Bridge, picnic area and hiking trails. The Staple Bend Tunnel unit is located approximately 4 miles east of Johnstown, PA.
NPS/Harpers Ferry Center
A map of the main unit of Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site.
A more detailed map can be found on our map page.