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National Tunnel – Homestead Pump House loop from McDonald

National Tunnel – Homestead Pump House loop from McDonald

Hard

4.8

(9397)

18,268

riders

National Tunnel – Homestead Pump House loop from McDonald

05:42

108km

780m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 1, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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12.4 km

National Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

At 623 feet, this is the longest tunnel on the Montour Trail and has lights on throughout the year to help see your way. During the winter, the two entrances …

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15.9 km

Koi Pond

Lake

18.1 km

Greer Tunnel and Chartiers Creek Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The 235 foot, former railroad tunnel was bored in 1913 and lined with concrete in 1922. It ended operations in 1980, and in 2010 construction was completed to make it …

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57.2 km

McKeesport Connecting Railroad Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Bike across the historic McKeesport Connecting Railroad Bridge, spanning the Monongahela River. Discover its rich industrial heritage, as it once linked the McKeesport Tube Plant with the Duquesne Works. Enjoy …

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65.8 km

Homestead Pump House

Highlight • Historical Site

Embark on a captivating bike ride along the historic Homestead Pump House. As an essential feature of the Homestead Steel Works, it symbolizes Pittsburgh's industrial legacy. Learn about the labor …

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70.6 km

Three Rivers Heritage Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Embark on an exhilarating bike ride along Pittsburgh's Three Rivers Heritage Trail, named after the iconic waterways it parallels—the Allegheny, Ohio, and Monongahela rivers. Spanning 33 miles of scenic riverfront …

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78.0 km

South Side Trail - The Color Park

Highlight • Trail

The South Side Trail parallels the Monongahela River, situated just north of Emerald View Park, providing breathtaking vistas of the waterfront. This segment of the trail connects with Southside Riverfront …

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95.1 km

Walkers Mill Station Entrance – Panhandle Trail

Highlight • Trail

The beginning of the Panhandle Trail that goes all the way to the West Virginia state border, 23 miles away. Walkers Mill is a popular trailhead with two parking lots.

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107 km

McDonald Panhandle Trail trailhead

Highlight • Rest Area

Great trailhead to park for a trip on the Panhandle, use the bathroom services, or use one of the local McDonald stores to refuel during a longer walk or bike ride.

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108 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.5 km

40.7 km

10.1 km

4.98 km

2.76 km

209 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.5 km

37.5 km

27.6 km

2.46 km

1.20 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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National Tunnel – Homestead Pump House loop from McDonald

National Tunnel

Greer Tunnel and Chartiers Creek Bridge

McKeesport Connecting Railroad Bridge

Homestead Pump House

Three Rivers Heritage Trail

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Walkers Mill Station Entrance – Panhandle Trail

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