McKeesport Trail Commission
The McKeesport Trail Commission oversees the Great Allegheny Passage, the McKeesport LOOP, and the Steel Valley Trail within the City of McKeesport in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, where the GAP meets the Boston and Fifteenth Street bridges.
Overview
About the McKeesport section
The McKeesport Trail Commission is a city-appointed board of volunteers who oversee the use and beautification of the McKeesport trail system, including the McKeesport LOOP, the Steel Valley Trail, and the Great Allegheny Passage.
The Commission's mission is to manage and coordinate the volunteer efforts of its commissioners and the affiliated Friends of the Trail to support, preserve, maintain, and improve the Great Allegheny Passage within the City of McKeesport, as well as the LOOP connecting trail between the Boston and Fifteenth Street bridge access points to the GAP.
The Commission also acts as a community advocate for the trails, facilitates communication among the community, local governments, and the RTC on matters that affect trails, and assists trail groups in other townships and municipalities.
Good for
- Cycling
- Walking
- Running
The setting
What you’ll see
Where three rivers' worth of trail converge — an urban gateway connecting riverfront paths through a historic Mon Valley city.
The history
Rail & industrial heritage
McKeesport was a National Tube Works city and a hub where the Youghiogheny meets the Monongahela; the trail commission keeps that crossroads open for a new era of trail travel.
Getting on the trail
Trailheads & access
Boston Bridge Access
GAP / LOOP connection, McKeesport
Fifteenth Street Bridge Access
GAP / LOOP connection, McKeesport
Amenities
Facilities along the way
- GAP access at the Boston and Fifteenth Street bridges
- Connections to the McKeesport LOOP
- Links to the Steel Valley Trail
Keep this trail open
Commissioners and the affiliated Friends of the Trail volunteer to maintain, beautify, and advocate for McKeesport's trails.
Good to know
McKeesport section FAQ
- Where is the McKeesport section?
- The McKeesport Trail Commission oversees the Great Allegheny Passage, the McKeesport LOOP, and the Steel Valley Trail within the City of McKeesport in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, where the GAP meets the Boston and Fifteenth Street bridges.
- How long is the McKeesport section?
- The McKeesport section covers 1.6 miles. The city-appointed commission that connects, maintains, and improves the GAP and the McKeesport LOOP through the City of McKeesport.
- Is the McKeesport section part of the Great Allegheny Passage?
- Yes. The McKeesport section is maintained by the McKeesport Trail Commission as part of the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP), the 150-mile rail-trail between Pittsburgh, PA and Cumberland, MD.
- Is the McKeesport section accessible and family-friendly?
- Flat, accessible trail connections through the City of McKeesport, linking the GAP to the LOOP at the Boston and Fifteenth Street bridge access points.
- How can I volunteer on the McKeesport section?
- Commissioners and the affiliated Friends of the Trail volunteer to maintain, beautify, and advocate for McKeesport's trails. Visit the Get Involved page to connect with the chapter.
Help keep the trails there for you.
Whether you pitch in on a volunteer day or chip in a few dollars, every TrailKeeper makes the next mile possible.