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McDonald Trestle – McDonald Trestle Bridge loop from Sturgeon

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McDonald Trestle – McDonald Trestle Bridge loop from Sturgeon

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(5885)

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McDonald Trestle – McDonald Trestle Bridge loop from Sturgeon

02:47

46.7km

360m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 26, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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10.5 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.

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19.5 km

Koi Pond

Lake

21.6 km

Beach

35.2 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.

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39.4 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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39.5 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" north of the bridge on the Montour Trail, or west of the bridge on the Panhandle Trail.

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43.1 km

Viewpoint of the McDonald Trestle

Highlight • Viewpoint

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 of the bridge on the Montour Trail or west of the bridge on the Panhandle Trail, this scenic bridge provides an unforgettable experience for trail enthusiasts seeking stunning views of the surrounding landscape.

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46.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.1 km

8.72 km

744 m

180 m

Surfaces

37.1 km

6.54 km

2.76 km

312 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

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Friday 10 July

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95 %

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McDonald Trestle – McDonald Trestle Bridge loop from Sturgeon

Westland Junction

Montour Trail (McDonald - Venice)

McDonald Trestle

McDonald Trestle Bridge

Viewpoint of the McDonald Trestle

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