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Westland Junction loop from Southview

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Westland Junction loop from Southview

Hard

3.2

(28)

riders

Westland Junction loop from Southview

03:59

65.8km

530m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: August 19, 2026

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Parking

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573 m

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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7.18 km

McDonald Panhandle Trail trailhead

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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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8.50 km

Viewpoint of the McDonald Trestle

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The McDonald Trestle, an impressive feature of the Montour Trail, offers breathtaking vistas spanning 962 feet as it gracefully traverses over the Panhandle Trail. Accessible via the "connector trail" north …

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35.0 km

Colliers parking lot - Panhandle Trail

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The Panhandle Trail is named after the Panhandle Division of the Pennsylvania Railroad, the abandoned rail line upon which it is built.

The Panhandle Trail stretches for 29 miles from …

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48.0 km

Cherry Valley Organics Market & Cafe

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Locally sold foods and cafe with smoothies, coffee, and bakery items. Great stop on the Panhandle Trail.

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61.4 km

Montour Trail (McDonald - Venice)

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The Montour Trail section from McDonald to Venice boasts the picturesque McDonald Trestle as one of its main attractions. While this segment is only a small part of the extensive …

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65.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

58.9 km

5.81 km

767 m

448 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

59.2 km

5.74 km

530 m

312 m

101 m

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

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Friday 21 August

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Westland Junction loop from Southview

Westland Junction

McDonald Panhandle Trail trailhead

Viewpoint of the McDonald Trestle

Colliers parking lot - Panhandle Trail

Cherry Valley Organics Market & Cafe

Montour Trail (McDonald - Venice)

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