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National Tunnel – McDonald Trestle Bridge loop from King's School

National Tunnel – McDonald Trestle Bridge loop from King's School

Hard

3.2

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National Tunnel – McDonald Trestle Bridge loop from King's School

03:40

64.9km

660m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.43 km

Montour Trail

Highlight • Trail

9.01 km

Entrance to Peters Township High School/Park

Highlight • Rest Area

9.59 km

Montour Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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19.3 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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24.8 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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31.5 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.

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31.5 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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49.1 km

Koi Pond

Lake

51.3 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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64.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.2 km

14.2 km

3.99 km

1.85 km

302 m

264 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

44.2 km

11.8 km

7.82 km

829 m

342 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

Weather

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Wednesday 20 May

23°C

12°C

92 %

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National Tunnel – McDonald Trestle Bridge loop from King's School

Montour Trail

Entrance to Peters Township High School/Park

Montour Trail

National Tunnel

Westland Junction

McDonald Trestle

McDonald Trestle Bridge

Greer Tunnel and Chartiers Creek Bridge

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