Trail Usage Survey

Please fill out the below Trail Usage Survey as thoroughly and accurately as possible.

2017 Open House Sponsorship

Outside Tunnell

Below is the details on the key sponsorship information for the The Old PA Pike 2017 Open House event on September 23rd.

Platinum ($500)

Includes:

  • Prime Logo Benefits including your name or logo (space permitting) on key advertisements, invitations, signage at key locations during the event
  • Prime placement in the 2017 Open House Program as a Platinum Sponsor
  • Mention as a Platinum level sponsor in press releases and other media including radio and television as opportunities arise
  • Listing and website link on The Old PA Pike website as a Platinum Sponsor
  • Festival packet including copies of all collateral mentioning your sponsorship (Advertisements, press releases, programs, etc.)

Gold ($250)

Includes:

  • Signage at key locations during the event
  • Mention as a Gold level sponsor in press releases and other media
  • Listing in the Event’s program as a Gold Sponsor
  • Listing and website link on the website as a Gold Sponsor

Silver ($100)

Includes:

  • Signage at key locations during the event
  • Listing in the Events program as a Silver Sponsor
  • Listing and website link on the website as a Silver Sponsor

Bronze ($50)

Includes:

  • Signage at key locations during the festival
  • Listing in the Events program as Bronze Sponsor
  • Listing and website link on the website as a Bronze Sponsor

Individual Friends of The Old PA Pike Trail

Donations of $49.00 or less will be listed in the Festival’s program


To make a contribution please download this Sponsorship Form. Donations should be made payable to the “Southern Alleghenies Conservancy” and sent to:

    Southern Alleghenies Conservancy
    c/o Huntingdon County Conservation District
    10605 Raystown Road
    Huntingdon, PA 16652

Current Event Sponsors

 

A Day of Entertainment and Exploration

On Saturday, September 23rd, an open house will be held at location of The Old PA Pike during the day. Here, outdoor enthusiasts, members of the community and the public in general will get to see a portion of the path as it exists now as well as the planned direction it will head in the near future. Here are highlights of the day’s events:

  • The event runs from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM. Restroom Facilities and Free Parking provided at the host location (Ramada Inn at 16637 Lincoln Hwy (Rte. 30) in Breezewood, PA east of the Route 70/30 intersections )
  • There will be free Guided Bus Tours, leaving from the host location beginning at 10:00 AM and running every 30 minutes. Buses will take participants to the Sideling Hill Tunnel, drop them off and pick them up again at the tunnel site. The bus tour will include a brief lecture about the trail and the significant history related to the South Pennsylvania Railroad, Turnpike, etc.
  • Lighting Demonstrations will be held at the Sideling Hill tunnel throughout the day and access to that location will be provided via the bus tours.
  • An Open House Tent with the Master Plan and project boards for viewing, review and public comments, as well as public voting on options. Primary presentations will be given at 12:00 Noon and 2:00 PM, but there will be staff present throughout the day to review and answer questions
  • Live Music will be performed by local artists, Tom Fix (10:00-11:30 AM) and Free Donuts (Kenny Fetterman & Michal Wiles, 12:00 Noon until 3:00 PM).
  • A variety of Food Truck and Concessions, opening around 10:00 AM will be located at the host location in Breezewood and available until 4:00 PM.e

This event is made possible by volunteers who will help set-up, clean-up, serve as parking attendants, and staff the information desk, bus tours and tunnel lighting demonstrations.

When: Saturday, September 23, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM
Directions: Exit the (new) PA Turnpike at Breezewood and turn right onto Route 30 East; parking at 16637 US Route 30, Breezewood, PA (Former Ramada Inn location across from the Quality Inn).

Event Flyer (Downloadable PDF)

 

Open House Event, September 23rd

Open House Event

Pennsylvania’s Abandoned Turnpike was a part of America’s first superhighway, and now starts a new life as a premier outdoor recreation destination!

Come and learn about the past and the future of The Old PA Pike Trail (TOPP) in the heart of the Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor!

Event Activities

  • Master Plan Presentation Hourly
  • Live Music
  • Food Trucks
  • Guided Tours
  • Lighting Mock-up in Tunnels
  • Parking with Shuttle Service to and from the Trail Area

When: Saturday, September 23, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM
Directions: Exit the (new) PA Turnpike at Breezewood and turn right onto Route 30 East; parking at 16637 US Route 30, Breezewood, PA (Former Ramada Inn location across from the Quality Inn).

Event Flyer (Downloadable PDF)