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National Tunnel – McDonald Trestle Bridge loop from Oakdale

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National Tunnel – McDonald Trestle Bridge loop from Oakdale

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National Tunnel – McDonald Trestle Bridge loop from Oakdale

03:40

56.7km

430m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: March 19, 2026

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Parking

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4.30 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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17.1 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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22.7 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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26.2 km

Koi Pond

Lake

28.3 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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46.2 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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51.1 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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56.6 km

Helicon Brewery

Highlight • Pub

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

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56.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.9 km

8.77 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

47.9 km

5.91 km

2.90 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

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Friday 22 May

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National Tunnel – McDonald Trestle Bridge loop from Oakdale

National Tunnel

Westland Junction

National Tunnel

Greer Tunnel and Chartiers Creek Bridge

McDonald Trestle Bridge

McDonald Panhandle Trail trailhead

Helicon Brewery

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