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National Tunnel – McDonald Trestle Bridge loop from Cecil Township

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National Tunnel – McDonald Trestle Bridge loop from Cecil Township

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11,722

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National Tunnel – McDonald Trestle Bridge loop from Cecil Township

08:06

129km

1,050m

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: June 15, 2026

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2.49 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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5.94 km

Koi Pond

Lake

8.11 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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21.0 km

Montour Trail Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

The Montour Trail was formerly the Montour Railroad and is a very family friendly trail. The trail is mostly smooth crushed limestone, with some sections of asphalt.

The entire trail …

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45.0 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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51.7 km

McDonald Trestle Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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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54.9 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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82.7 km

Colliers parking lot - Panhandle Trail

Highlight • Parking

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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129 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

76.3 km

46.5 km

4.60 km

1.80 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

71.5 km

44.9 km

10.4 km

1.69 km

764 m

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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Friday 3 July

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54 %

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National Tunnel – McDonald Trestle Bridge loop from Cecil Township

National Tunnel

Greer Tunnel and Chartiers Creek Bridge

Montour Trail Trailhead

Westland Junction

McDonald Trestle Bridge

McDonald Panhandle Trail trailhead

Colliers parking lot - Panhandle Trail

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