STATE COLLEGE — Centre Region Parks and Recreation, Penn State and Ferguson Township remind the community the upper portion of the Musser Gap Greenway is relocating at this time due to the construction preparations taking place on-site at the soon-to-be-developed Whitehall Road Regional Park.
From the end of Blue Course Drive, the Musser Gap Greenway trail is accessible to walkers and cyclists. However, there is no parking in this area for those who may want to access this trail via vehicle.
Since there will be construction at the new park entrance and active construction for the park’s Phase I, trail users who will be driving to the area to access the trail will be able to park at:
n High Point Park (855 Whitehall Road) — utilize the sidewalk on the north side of the street and then cross over Whitehall Road at the intersection and use the sidewalk that runs along Blue Course Drive;
n State College Alliance Church (1221 W. Whitehall Road) parking lot — use the sidewalk on the north side of the street and then cross over Whitehall Road at the intersection and use the sidewalk that runs along Blue Course Drive; or
n Musser Gap Trailhead Parking Lot (off Route 45) — The State College Alliance Church has graciously offered its lower parking lot for use for any trail users needing to park in the area. The church staff recommend parking lot use after 4 p.m. during the week, Saturdays anytime and Sunday afternoons after 2 p.m. Church staff respectfully request that the parking lot area that is painted as an outdoor basketball court not be blocked by trail users’ vehicles.
Remember that High Point Park is owned by the State College Borough and the park is open from dawn to dusk; no overnight parking. Anyone crossing over Whitehall Road should take great caution in doing so as the road is very busy and traffic can be heavy at times. Crossing at the intersection of Whitehall Road and Blue Course Drive is highly recommended.
Once you reach the end of Blue Course Drive, you will be able to access a temporary trail across Penn State’s property while the first phase of Whitehall Road Regional Park is under construction. This temporary trail will be in place for approximately 14 to 16 months. Follow all trail signage and stay on the designated path.
As construction continues and trail conditions change, Centre Region Parks and Recreation, Penn State and Ferguson Township will continue to keep the general public up-to-date.
