RoutesRoad cycling routesUnited StatesWest VirginiaOhio County
Hempfield Tunnel loop from Royal Oak Estates
RoutesRoad cycling routesUnited StatesWest VirginiaOhio County
Hempfield Tunnel loop from Royal Oak Estates
Moderate
2.9
(14)
73
riders
Hempfield Tunnel loop from Royal Oak Estates
02:04
40.0km
550m
Road cycling
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
Last updated: June 1, 2026
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11.7 km
Hempfield Tunnel
Highlight • Structure
The Hempfield Tunnel was built in 1906 for the railway lines running into Wheeling.
It has recently been refurbished and is accessible from the Wheeling Heritage Trail.
It has recently been refurbished and is accessible from the Wheeling Heritage Trail.
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14.5 km
View of the Wheeling Suspension Bridge
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An impressive ride over the Wheeling Suspension Bridge, which dates back to 1847. The bridge was the first to span a major river west of the Appalachian Mountains.
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40.0 km
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Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
20.4 km
12.9 km
4.95 km
1.82 km
Surfaces
26.4 km
13.7 km
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