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National Tunnel – McDonald Trestle Bridge loop from McAdams

National Tunnel – McDonald Trestle Bridge loop from McAdams

Hard

2.5

(16)

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National Tunnel – McDonald Trestle Bridge loop from McAdams

03:24

62.0km

540m

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: June 12, 2026

Waypoints

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11.7 km

Westland Junction

Highlight • Trail

Westland Junction serves as the pivotal point linking the main Montour Trail with the Westland Branch Montour Trail. Named after the Westland Mine 1, which held significance as a Montour …

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17.2 km

National Tunnel

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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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20.7 km

Koi Pond

Lake

22.8 km

Greer Tunnel and Chartiers Creek Bridge

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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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31.1 km

Montour Trail

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34.6 km

Entrance to Peters Township High School/Park

Highlight • Rest Area

35.2 km

Montour Trail

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The Montour Trail is a multiuse trail around Pittsburgh and is the country's longest suburban rail-trail. The trail is built on the former Montour Railroad.

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57.1 km

McDonald Trestle

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The McDonald Trestle, that is also known as McDonald Viaduct, is a bridge and part of the popular Montour Trail. The bridge spans over the Robinson Run and Panhandle Trail.

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57.1 km

McDonald Trestle Bridge

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This scenic bridge, which is part of the Montour Trail, is 962 feet long, and crosses over the Panhandle Trail. To access either trail, users can find the "connector trail" …

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62.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.4 km

13.6 km

709 m

180 m

103 m

Surfaces

47.4 km

8.29 km

5.89 km

312 m

143 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

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National Tunnel – McDonald Trestle Bridge loop from McAdams

Westland Junction

National Tunnel

Greer Tunnel and Chartiers Creek Bridge

Montour Trail

Entrance to Peters Township High School/Park

Montour Trail

McDonald Trestle

McDonald Trestle Bridge

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