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September 04, 2025 Media Advisory

PA Turnpike to Celebrate Opening of Sideling Hill Trailhead


PA Turnpike to Celebrate Opening of Sideling Hill Trailhead

Part of Service Plaza Expansion, Providing Gateway to Nature and Community

FULTON COUNTY, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Turnpike (PA Turnpike) will soon connect communities and people in a whole new way at the Sideling Hill Service Plaza Trailhead.

The PA Turnpike and community leaders will host a grand opening and community day at the Sideling Hill Service Plaza to formally open the trailhead on Saturday, September 20 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Promoted as “Your Gateway to the Alleghenies,” the trailhead will serve both PA Turnpike and community users from just beyond the service plaza’s restricted gates. The trailhead has access to the service plaza and its numerous amenities, as well as a covered pavilion with seating areas, bike racks, a bike washing and repair station made by local students and added green space allowing travelers to relax away from the Service Plaza’s hustle and bustle.

Community members are invited to the event, which will feature a formal ceremony with PA Turnpike leaders, as well as local and state stakeholders. The community event will feature family-friendly activities and give-a-ways, as well as booths featuring local vendors and nonprofit organizations. There will be face painting by Serafina Art Studio and 3D chalk art by Erik Greenawalt. The Keystone Trails Association is sponsoring a guided hike in the Buchanan State Forest following the event at 2 p.m.

WHO: PA Turnpike leadership, state and local stakeholders

WHAT: Opening Ceremony for Sideling Hill Service Plaza Trailhead and Community Day

WHEN: Saturday, September 20 | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

WHERE: Sideling Hill Service Plaza Trailhead, 3744 North Hess Road, Waterfall, PA 16689 | Access and parking off the Turnpike from intersection of Mountain House Road and North Hess Road, or via both directions of the PA Turnpike at Milepost 172.3

PUBLIC RSVP: Not required for public to attend Community Day events. RSVP is required for KTA Hike by clicking here.

MEDIA RSVP (FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY): Required. RSVP to chavener@paturnpike.com by 5 p.m., Friday, September 19. No drone videography is permitted within the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission roadway or right-of-way.

A national transportation leader, the Pennsylvania Turnpike (PA Turnpike) is the second largest tolling facility in the United States with the most miles. The PA Turnpike proudly supports safety and convenience for its more than 550,000 daily customers through 24-7 roadside assistance, round-the-clock food and fuel at 17 service plazas and a dedicated maintenance force and State Police Troop. The PA Turnpike’s approximately 1,400-person local workforce is unified in its mission; to operate a safe, reliable, customer-valued toll road system that supports national mobility and commerce. For more information about the PA Turnpike’s mission, vision and values, please visit Home | PA Turnpike.

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Media Contacts:

Marissa Orbanek, Press Secretary: (267) 408-5151, morbanek@paturnpike.com 

Crispin Havener, Assistant Press Secretary: (717) 870-2841, chavener@paturnpike.com
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