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McDonald Trestle – McDonald Trestle Bridge loop from Cecil Township

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McDonald Trestle – McDonald Trestle Bridge loop from Cecil Township

Hard

4.7

(8311)

18,651

riders

McDonald Trestle – McDonald Trestle Bridge loop from Cecil Township

03:54

60.8km

500m

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

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

3.11 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 RR servicing point until the early 1980s. Following abandonment, the branch was revitalized by the W&LE in 2012 to cater to the gas plant.

Tip by

2

5.55 km

Montour Trail (McDonald - Venice)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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 Montour Trail, which stretches approximately 47 miles from Coraopolis by the Ohio River to Clairton along the Monongahela River, it offers stunning views and recreational opportunities for visitors to enjoy.

Tip by

3

9.77 km

McDonald Trestle

Highlight • Bridge

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.

Tip by

4

9.82 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" north of the bridge on the Montour Trail, or west of the bridge on the Panhandle Trail.

Tip by

5

13.0 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.

Tip by

6

39.7 km

Cherry Valley Organics Market & Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

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

Tip by

B

60.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.9 km

18.8 km

11.4 km

603 m

107 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.6 km

18.8 km

5.67 km

3.62 km

242 m

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Lowest point (300 m)

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