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National Tunnel – Helicon Brewery loop from Carnegie

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National Tunnel – Helicon Brewery loop from Carnegie

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3.2

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National Tunnel – Helicon Brewery loop from Carnegie

05:19

87.3km

650m

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: May 8, 2026

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Parking

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4.49 km

Panhandle Trail (Walkers Mill - Oakdale)

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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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14.6 km

National Tunnel

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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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43.7 km

Colliers parking lot - Panhandle Trail

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The Panhandle Trail is named after the Panhandle Division of the Pennsylvania Railroad, the abandoned rail line upon which it is built.

The Panhandle Trail stretches for 29 miles from …

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56.7 km

Cherry Valley Organics Market & Cafe

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

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71.6 km

McDonald Panhandle Trail trailhead

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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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77.0 km

Helicon Brewery

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

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78.3 km

Panhandle Trail (Walkers Mill - Oakdale)

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83.1 km

Walkers Mill Station Entrance – Panhandle Trail

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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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87.3 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

63.8 km

21.6 km

1.18 km

647 m

140 m

Surfaces

64.9 km

21.6 km

495 m

369 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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National Tunnel – Helicon Brewery loop from Carnegie

Panhandle Trail (Walkers Mill - Oakdale)

National Tunnel

Colliers parking lot - Panhandle Trail

Cherry Valley Organics Market & Cafe

McDonald Panhandle Trail trailhead

Helicon Brewery

Panhandle Trail (Walkers Mill - Oakdale)

Walkers Mill Station Entrance – Panhandle Trail

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