Johnstown Inclined Plane
Johnstown Inclined Plane
4.5
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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Temporary Closed. Built to remove citizens from Johnstown in case of a flood, this is the world's steepest vehicular inclined plane.
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Falling Waters, WV2,101 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
It was nice visiting the site of the Inclined Plane. It is one of the last three operating in the US. The other two are in Pittsburgh. This one is the steepest and the only one that transports vehicles. Currently it is not operational. It is down for renovation work. Work is currently behind schedule and no date for completion has been given. Regretfully the lower and upper entrances as well as gift shops and rest rooms have not been kept open during construction. There is poor signage to the lower parking area for the Incline. At the top there are some signs but parking is very limited. Until the Incline reopens there is a viewing platform and a small visitors center attached to the Asiago Tuscan Italian Restaurant next door to the upper terminus of the Incline.
Written 2 April 2024
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Arthur G
Endicott, NY917 contributions
Oct 2019
Riding the Inclined Plane at night gave us a special view of the light of Johnstown. The Round trip is not inexpensive but a worthwhile experience. We had the car to ourselves. We were surprised to learn you could bring your automobile on the Inclined Plane. Plan your parking ahead of time. Bring a camera.
Written 21 January 2020
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David Grimm
Staunton, VA199 contributions
Sept 2020
Enjoyed the Johnstown Incline. Very large car (room for auto) trip to top of mountain. Excellent view of Johnstown and surrounding area. Gift shop and restaurant all at top of mountain. Just have to find available parking on side street at bottom. Seniors ride free!
Written 17 September 2020
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Jessica D
Johnstown, PA361 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
As a Johnstown native, we often take the Incline for granted. Kids love riding it and the view from the top is great. Good restaurant at the top and bike trails. Also an ice cream stand at the top.
Written 27 February 2020
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Pittsburgh, PA1,29,313 contributions
Jul 2021 • Solo
The Johnstown incline is amazing to look at and the view from the summit is unbelievable,with amazing views of Johnstown and the mountains. The incline is well worth a visit.
Written 20 July 2021
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Linda K
Walterboro8 contributions
We wanted to ride the car but it was closed the whole trip. A handmade closed sign was sitting at the bottom with no explanation of when it would reopen
Written 15 May 2015
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Karyn W
Kansas City, MO1,645 contributions
Oct 2017 • Friends
When visiting my friend in Johnstown she said we should definitely visit the inclined plane. It provided a cool, scenic view of the city.
It was built in 1891 after the horrible flood of 1889. It takes you up and down, running every 10 minutes. It is 71 degrees grade and is 896.5 feet long.
It is open April 1 - December 31 Sunday-Thursday 11am - 9pm and Friday-Saturday 11am - 11pm.
Adults are $5 RT, $3 OW, Children 2 to 12 - $3 RT, $2 OW, children under 2 are free, as are seniors 65 and older (with ID).
It really was a lovely view, it's not a long trip, maybe 5 minutes. I didn't actually time it. You stay flat/parallel with the street while the train car slides up and down the track. The full steepness of the incline is best seen at the bottom looking up and it really is quite impressive. I didn't stay at the side rail the whole trip, since I am not a huge fan of heights, and sat on one of the benches looking out the side. There were lots of plants on the hill and a lovely view of most of the Johnstown area with clear weather.
They also have a gift shop at the top station with books and knick knack type things, and an amazingly good Italian restaurant at the top of the track. I glad we visited and experienced the Inclined Plane.
It was built in 1891 after the horrible flood of 1889. It takes you up and down, running every 10 minutes. It is 71 degrees grade and is 896.5 feet long.
It is open April 1 - December 31 Sunday-Thursday 11am - 9pm and Friday-Saturday 11am - 11pm.
Adults are $5 RT, $3 OW, Children 2 to 12 - $3 RT, $2 OW, children under 2 are free, as are seniors 65 and older (with ID).
It really was a lovely view, it's not a long trip, maybe 5 minutes. I didn't actually time it. You stay flat/parallel with the street while the train car slides up and down the track. The full steepness of the incline is best seen at the bottom looking up and it really is quite impressive. I didn't stay at the side rail the whole trip, since I am not a huge fan of heights, and sat on one of the benches looking out the side. There were lots of plants on the hill and a lovely view of most of the Johnstown area with clear weather.
They also have a gift shop at the top station with books and knick knack type things, and an amazingly good Italian restaurant at the top of the track. I glad we visited and experienced the Inclined Plane.
Written 26 January 2018
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Johnstown, PA2 contributions
I lived in the area for 30 years and never visited the incline plane. One lazy afternoon my family visited and it was really interesting. They have viewing platforms that are awsome and show how the plane was built and restored. We followed it up with a trip to the flood musium downtown that was also very enjoyable.
Written 15 June 2005
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Golfmama
California29 contributions
Jun 2018 • Family
There’s not much to do here but the Inclined Plane is a great way to see the town. Once you know it’s there, you can see it off the freeway w the beautiful flag flying on the mountaintop. Parking is easy on the top or bottom of the Mountain. The car(s) go up and down simultaneously. It’s an inexpensive fun way to take in the history of the town. A cute souvenir shop is at the top of the Mountain
Written 21 June 2018
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Monica58860
Dousman, WI1,375 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
After checking this out on line and on TA, we decided to go there but even though it said it was open, it was not and the walk way over the very busy road, wasn't even open. I hope they update their website soon as this would have been a great way to see the Conamaugh River Valley.
Written 24 April 2018
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adults round trip 5.00 . one way 3.00 .... children under 2 free
children 2 to 12 - 3.00 round trip . one way 2.00
seniors with id 65 and older free
automoblies - 8.00 one way includes driver
motorcycle -6.00 one way includes driver
bicyles - free with paying rider
groups of 20 -adults 4.00 round trip 2.00 one way
children in group of 20 is 2.00 round trip and one way 1.25
Written 22 August 2018
if I take my motorcycle to the top can I keep riding from the top or do I have to come back down??
Written 17 April 2018
Yes you can continue your ride from the top.
It just helps peolpe avoid a longer drive around
elevation change.
Written 23 April 2018
It is not open year round. Dependent upon the weather the observation deck may be open, else it is open when the vehicle is running.
Written 20 March 2019
Fares
Adults - $5.00 Round Trip, $3.00 One-Way
Children under 2 - FREE
Children 2 to 12 - $3.00 Round Trip, $2.00 One-Way
Seniors (65+ with ID) - FREE
Commuter Pass - 10 One-Way Rides - $20.00, 22 One-Way Rides - $40.00
Automobiles - $8.00 One-Way (includes driver)
Motorcycles - $6.00 One-Way (includes driver)
Bicycles - FREE (with paying rider)
Groups of 20+ - Adults- $4.00 Round Trip, $2.00 One-Way
Children- $2.00 Round Trip, $1.25 One-Way
School Groups of 20+ - Students- $1.75 Round Trip, $1.00 One-Way (all chaperones FREE)
Written 1 January 2018
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