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McDonald Trestle – McDonald Trestle Bridge loop from Southview

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McDonald Trestle – McDonald Trestle Bridge loop from Southview

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(6875)

14,161

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McDonald Trestle – McDonald Trestle Bridge loop from Southview

02:24

39.1km

300m

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: April 7, 2026

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Parking

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1.92 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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6.14 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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6.19 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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21.5 km

Cherry Valley Organics Market & Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

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

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39.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.3 km

12.9 km

744 m

191 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.3 km

12.8 km

635 m

312 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (300 m)

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McDonald Trestle – McDonald Trestle Bridge loop from Southview

Montour Trail (McDonald - Venice)

McDonald Trestle

McDonald Trestle Bridge

Cherry Valley Organics Market & Cafe

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