Johnstown Inclined Plane
- Historic funicular
- Regional draw
- Johnstown
Johnstown Inclined Plane connects the valley city with the hillside community of Westmont.
The large inclined cars and elevated route link an engineering landmark with the everyday geography of a town shaped by steep slopes and flooding.
The photograph shows an earlier view of the incline. The operator announced reopening in September 2026 after extensive work; check the current service schedule, fares and accessible boarding arrangements before traveling. Do not assume past promotional free-ride periods still apply. Weather, maintenance and operational conditions can interrupt service, and groups require separate planning.
Visitor details reviewed October 18, 2026. Check official visitor information for current access, admission, and operating arrangements. View on OpenStreetMap.
Image credit: Niagara / Wikimedia Commons. Original source. CC BY 3.0. Resized and converted to WebP; may be cropped for display.
Nearby
More places nearby
Sargent’s Stadium at the PointSargent’s Stadium at the Point occupies Johnstown’s river-confluence setting and continues a long baseball tradition.
Johnstown Flood MuseumJohnstown Flood Museum occupies the former Cambria Public Library and examines the catastrophic flood of 1889.
Staple Bend TunnelStaple Bend Tunnel near Mineral Point, outside Johnstown, preserves an early railway passage associated with the Allegheny Portage Railroad.