Summit Level Visitor Center
Facility · Pennsylvania ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site (National Historic Site) · Restricted Access
- 2,382 ft
- Elevation
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.
Getting there
Summit Level Visitor Center directions and information are available at http://www.nps.gov/alpo/planyourvisit/things2do.htm.
40.45735, -78.54930 · 40°27'26.5"N 78°32'57.5"W
Typical weather
Typically 81°F in Jul, down to 34°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 34 | 37 | 46 | 60 | 70 | 77 | 81 | 80 | 73 | 61 | 49 | 38 |
| Low °F | 19 | 20 | 28 | 39 | 49 | 57 | 61 | 60 | 53 | 42 | 33 | 24 |
| Precip in | 2.9 | 2.6 | 3.5 | 3.8 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 4.3 | 3.8 | 3.6 | 3.4 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Summit Level Visitor Center
- Can you reserve a site at Summit Level Visitor Center?
- No. Summit Level Visitor Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
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Contact
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
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