The Johnstown Inclined Plane
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The Johnstown Inclined Plane is a 896.5-foot funicular in Johnstown, Cambria County, in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The incline and its two stations connect the city of Johnstown, situated in a valley at the confluence of the Stonycreek and the Little Conemaugh rivers, to the borough of Westmont on Yoder Hill.
attractions: Johnstown Flood Museum, Stackhouse Park, Johnstown Stone Bridge, Johnstown Station, Grandview Cemetery, Visit Johnstown, PA, restaurants: Asiago's Tuscan Italian, Balance Restaurant, Scott's By Dam, Pizza-Deli Six Pack, Stone Bridge Brewing Company, Em's Sub's, Harrigan's Cafe & Wine Deck, Gallina's Pizza & Restaurant, Fetz’s Sports Pub, Lambcakes Bakery
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The Johnstown Inclined Plane is a 896.5-foot funicular in Johnstown, Cambria County, in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The incline and its two stations connect the city of Johnstown, situated in a valley at the confluence of the Stonycreek and the Little Conemaugh rivers, to the borough of Westmont on Yoder Hill.
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Riding the plane is rather inexpensive. They run roughly every 15 minutes, although I wish hours of operation started earlier. Mountain bike trails are easily accessed from the top, ride bikes down and ride the plane back up. The bottom, however, requires you to carry your bike up through a very narrow passage and stairwell. If you are running bars over 700s, it's very tight, and difficult for children. I had to carry my bike up, then go back and carry my sons bike up. The trails are pretty technical and I wouldn't advise a novice, especially a novice child, ride them. The trails require ability to control your descent and handle tight turns. The lower section of trail is mich easier for a beginner.
D. MacD. Mac
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Great Views - and Fascinating History The Johnstown Flood of 1889 killed 2,209 people. The Inclined Plane was built as an escape route from the valley below, and was used for evacuation in 1936 and again in 1977. This site, and the Johnstown Flood National Memorial (National Park Service) in South Fork PA (25 minute drive) give a feeling of what that disaster entailed. (Read Johnstown Flood by David McCullough for the story). Not a history buff - great views and a fun ride the kids will remember.:Adults - $5.00 Round Trip, $3 One-Way Children under 2 - FREE / 2 to 12 - $3 Round Trip, $2 One-Way Seniors (65+ with ID) - FREE . Your car can go TOO! ($8 one way, includes driver). Great visit.
Brian HorganBrian Horgan
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I went there today, 10/4/19, and it was literally awesome! I did the downhill bike trails they have there and if you want to have a fun time and have the skill, which is a very very important thing to have riding those trails, then I would definitely recommend it! You exit the trails at the back door to the incline, carry your bike up stairs and ride back up to your vehicle. A one day, unlimited ride pass is $15, the single ride is $3, and if you want you can buy a card for 10 rides for $20 (the 10 rides are over multiple days, not just that day.) All prices are per person.
Eli “WolfMiller9098” MillerEli “WolfMiller9098” Miller
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This place is awesome and a must see, worth a day trip (but make sure it's during the open season). I live in Pittsburgh, a few blocks from the Duquesne Incline, which I ride often, and this one in Johnstown is a gem! It was closed when I visited and I absolutely will return when it's open. So, a little known day trip you can take, from Pittsburgh to Altoona, will allow you to see 5 inclines, 4 of which you can ride. The Duquesne and Monongahela inclines in Pittsburgh, Johnstown inclined plane, Allegheny Portage Railroad, then the mini incline at the Altoona Curve. Enjoy 😉.
Greg KottlerGreg Kottler
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Don't fear it, it's really not a bad ride! Although this incline is steeper than the ones in Pittsburgh, it's a much smoother ride. I generally have weak knees if I'm even three stories high somewhere, but I was stepping out of my comfort zone to ride it and it wasn't bad at all! It was a very smooth ride and it even still transports vehicles both ways. I wish we'd have started at the bottom and put the car on to get to the top. The platform outside is a great view and from inside the gift shop you can see the mechanics of it (as pictured here).
Jeanie PurcellJeanie Purcell
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Definetly a million times better than the Pittsburgh Duquesne incline. So big, spacious and I love that it can carry motor bikes and cycles and even small cars. The view from the top is amazing, not crowded, and I love the little icecream joint. There is a large park designed like a baseball field just next to it do u can relax while enjoying the view. If u fancy a meal, there's a wonderful Italian restaurant just next door. Must see if u are in jonstown area.
JasmineJasmine
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Nearby Attractions Of The Johnstown Inclined Plane
Johnstown Flood Museum
Stackhouse Park
Johnstown Stone Bridge
Johnstown Station
Grandview Cemetery
Visit Johnstown, PA
Johnstown Flood Museum
4.5
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Stackhouse Park
4.7
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Johnstown Stone Bridge
4.8
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Johnstown Station
3.8
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Nearby Restaurants Of The Johnstown Inclined Plane
Asiago's Tuscan Italian
Balance Restaurant
Scott's By Dam
Pizza-Deli Six Pack
Stone Bridge Brewing Company
Em's Sub's
Harrigan's Cafe & Wine Deck
Gallina's Pizza & Restaurant
Fetz’s Sports Pub
Lambcakes Bakery
Asiago's Tuscan Italian
4.5
(431)$$
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Balance Restaurant
4.5
(340)$$
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Scott's By Dam
4.7
(264)$
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Pizza-Deli Six Pack
4.0
(271)$
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