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Helicon Brewery – McDonald Trestle Bridge loop from Cecil Township

Helicon Brewery – McDonald Trestle Bridge loop from Cecil Township

Moderate

4.7

(9547)

17,454

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Helicon Brewery – McDonald Trestle Bridge loop from Cecil Township

02:29

46.7km

350m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. 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: May 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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9.13 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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14.6 km

Helicon Brewery

Highlight • Pub

Great craft beer right near the Panhandle Trail with ample parking.

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15.9 km

Panhandle Trail (Walkers Mill - Oakdale)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Panhandle Trail is a scenic rail-trail that spans about 29 miles. It follows the former Panhandle Division of the Pennsylvania Railroad, passing through wooded areas, farmland, and small towns. …

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20.6 km

Walkers Mill Station Entrance – Panhandle Trail

Highlight • Trail

The beginning of the Panhandle Trail that goes all the way to the West Virginia state border, 23 miles away. Walkers Mill is a popular trailhead with two parking lots.

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30.8 km

National Tunnel

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

The National Tunnel is a 623 feet tunnel on the Panhandle Trail. It has automatic lighting, but it is still good to bring your own lights.

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37.0 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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37.0 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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43.7 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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46.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.8 km

9.44 km

903 m

585 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.8 km

9.57 km

1.40 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

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Helicon Brewery – McDonald Trestle Bridge loop from Cecil Township

McDonald Panhandle Trail trailhead

Helicon Brewery

Panhandle Trail (Walkers Mill - Oakdale)

Walkers Mill Station Entrance – Panhandle Trail

National Tunnel

McDonald Trestle Bridge

McDonald Trestle

Westland Junction

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