| Photo by Paul McKeown, courtesy Montour Trail Council. Share. Turn left onto SR 519 N, and go 4.4 miles. And if there are any problems you're always close to a community -- it's a big half-circle around the western Allegheny and Washington County communities. Great riding surface with large parts paved in Peters and many new bridges. With more than 22 Montour Falls trails covering 464 miles, you’re bound to find a perfect trail like the Pine Creek Rail Trail or Auburn-Fleming Trail. Two short ride-able tunnels (although they frown on riding) add to the fun. Numerous starting points and well marked when you must leave the trail. Looks like the trail is about 10 feet wide so there's enough distance to safely social distance. This trail provides a flat well maintained path to start a walking routine. This is part of a trail ride series sponsored by the Ohio River Trail Council (ORTC) intended to bring awareness to the wonderful trails in our quad-state region (Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia). All donations are tax-deductible to the full extent allowable by law. Although you’ve only completed a third of the trail’s distance, the town was the railroad’s halfway point between Pittsburgh and Steubenville, Ohio. The train station is worth a stop! Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the date(s) you selected. Tour the Montour Wrap-Up 4 Equitrans-Midtream in Cecil. Panhandle Trail- the Montour Trail crosses over the Panhandle Trail on the McDonald Trestle. At Library Junction, you have the option of continuing east or taking a spur to Bethel Park that curves left and northward (on a triangular junction of the trail), skirting mostly residential neighborhoods on a relatively new and well-maintained section of trail. Points of Interest. Turn right onto Payne Hill Road, and go 1.0 mile. Try the cappicola). Montour Trail – Arrowhead Trail, McMurray, PA 15317, USA . If you are into a paved surface, this is a trail for you. The trail then returns to woods as it curves back and forth on the way to Cecil Township. While there are a few road crossings on this stretch, including a couple near the shopping center at Robinson, they are easy to navigate assuming you're being a safe cycler. All cyclists are welcome for this rails-to-trails, moderate-paced ride! View detailed trail descriptions, trail maps, reviews, photos, trail … Connecting trails. The tunnel’s cool, damp interior is a welcome respite in summer, but in winter, the dripping water can cause beautiful (though dangerous) icicles along the ceiling and mounds of ice on the tunnel floor. 03/28/2018 at 12:21pm # I thought I had responded to this already. part so easy to navigate. At Pleasant Street in Library, an on-road section begins. Trailhead. From Montour Road it travels South past the Forest Grove shooting ranges and the Santucci Conservation Area. View detailed trail descriptions, trail maps, reviews, photos, trail … I typically rode from Cliff Mine to where it meets the Panhandle Trail in McDonald. The trail is very well maintained crushed gravel. It is one continuous trail system, the Mon River Rail-Trail north and south sections are linked by the Caperton Trail. Many trees alongside the trail provided great shade but blocked the view. This past September I started my bike journey at Shepherdstown, West Virginia. We didn't realize that we would have to ride intermitiently on the road for a couple of miles....that just wasn't going to happen with an eight year old who just became comfortable on a bike. Montour Trail Council is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Gradual grade up and down throughout. Better with a little wider tire but most areas can be ridden on 700X35 or 26" smooth tread. The region around Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is now home to a long laundry list of trail projects that use the rights-of-way of many rail lines that once served the Steel City years ago. It can be a very hot trail in the summer but the scenery down around the gun club is excellent. It also benefited from having interchanges with most of the region’s notable railroads. The Montour Trail is a 40-mile long mostly unpaved pathway located to the west of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Crushed limestone rail-trail. In September for my birthday my biking Pal Tom and I had the wonderful experience of riding both the GAP from West Newton down to the Pittsburgh Point then doing the Montour rail to trail. This by far is one of the jewels as far a rail trails go. The trail has completed the bridges over Morganza Rd and Georgetown Rd. This trail is expected to link with other trails in the very near future, which may ease congestion a bit. I rode from mile marker 0 to McDonald a couple months ago and that was a nice ride. The tunnels are a treat and an exciting ride through old Pennsylvania rail space! ", "This is one great trail -- complete with hills, tunnels and bridges. I always do and walk in the grass if there's space; I'm all geeked-out about all this. ... On the Catharine Valley Trail, a one-mile section of the trail near the Village of Montour Falls will be closed for approximately four (4) weeks during regular gun season. There is construction just after the trail entry and I had to ask locals for a surface road work-around (on N. Petrie St. connecting to Petrie), finally finding the Montour trail at the Hassam Rd. This group is for pictures of all sorts along the Montour and Panhandle Trails. Montour Trail is a 36.1 mile moderately trafficked point-to-point trail located near South Park, Pennsylvania that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. I just did my 3rd annual trip from Bethel Park to the Coraopolis end yesterday. If you’re coming from I-70 E, take a sharp left onto Brownlee Road, and go 0.4 mile; if you’re coming from I-70 W, you’ll turn right onto Brownlee Road. Pittsburgh is truly fortunate to have this trail! Two short but neat tunnels and lots of bridges, large and small. It was formerly the Montour Railroad. For the first ride of the season, my wife and I decided to park at the Enlow parking and ride north to the trailhead and then back to the Enlow parking lot. Fran Hensler is an avid outdoor enthusiast, notably as a cyclist. From Enlow, the trail heads southwest through Imperial and then south under US 22 toward McDonald. The Mon River Rail-Trail has a crushed limestone surface that is comfortable for wheelchairs, strollers, and tricycles. The surface is primarily crushed limestone, with small sections of paved trail in Peters Township and Clairton, some on-road trail between South Park Township and Clairton, and a mostly on-road spur to Pittsburgh International Airport. To reach parking at the Westland trailhead from I-79, take Exit 43 for SR 519 toward Houston/Eighty Four. In just less than 400 feet, turn right to return to off-road trail. The last unfinished section between Joffre and Burgettstown was finished in August 2008 and the trail … From Hendersonville, the trail skirts the Valley Brook Golf Course, crosses Valley Brook Road twice, and then passes under US 19/Washington Road, where it becomes the Arrowhead Trail. I rode the trail from Mile Marker 0 to 16. Here are my thoughts, and apologies if you read this again on the other routes: The Montour Trail was without doubt the highlight of my ride. We had planned on riding all the way to Mcdonald but due to all the fun we had exploring the various ""off trail"" paths that we found we ran out of time. This little short line was incorporated during the late 19th century and, despite its small size, became very profitable thanks to the many coal mines once located along its main line. Many employees of corporate offices located near the trail use it during their lunch break. Dogs are also able to use this trail. In my rash old age I decided to hire a bike from Golden Triangle Bikes and embark on what most people would think of a marathon 85mile ride which included the Three Rivers Trail, Steel Valley Trail and finally the Montour Trail. Total trip was 74 miles! The Montour was a most pleasant surprise. It's smooth enough for suspen-less bicycles, but it's a bit tricky if you ride a skinny-tire bike, due to the slightly loose surface & mild crown at some areas. Some people going the opposite way walk side by side, oblivious to anything but their trite conversation. You’ll travel along the southern edge of Cecil and through the National Tunnel—the trail’s longest tunnel at 600 feet—named for the nearby National Coal Company mines that the former railroad once served. In later years, the Montour became a subsidiary of other larger systems. Montour Trail. There are lots of pizza places and a Subway shop in McDonald. Later we will try the rest of the trail and hope to find more of the great parts of the trail. Starting from Clairton and finishing in Coroapolis it was, on the whole, a fantastic experience. Eventually, this trail segment will extend 47 miles from Coraopolis, Pennsylvania to Clairton, Pennsylvania. The Montour trail is a bicycle trail that loops around the Southern half of the Pittsburgh Area. Take the exit for extended parking, just past the employee parking area. Views will primarily be of leafy green neighborhoods sprinkled with wildflowers. We started at the Clairton end of the trail, and I don't care to do it again. We started from the trailhead in Coraopolis and rode toward Imperial. In the Fall of 2018 we’d moved to a neighborhood in Peters Twp. The southwestern PA region has a long history of mining & manufacturing activity. This trail was great for me when I was starting to get into riding. The profile makes it look more difficult than it really is as, like most rail-trails, it is fairly flat. This trail has it all. This trail can get very busy, especially around noon. This is a very good use of the land in the area. Hoping to start at the other end next time and have a better experience. I thoroughly enjoyed it! In Cumberland, the GAP joins the C&O Canal Towpath, creating a continuous trail experience, 320 miles long, to Washington, DC. Also if you get off on the Panhandle connector it is torn up and rough so be careful. You can push your bike thru the gravel to get thru it. Montour Trail - Clairton. entry point. ", "I've ridden the Montour trail about a dozen times at different times of the day/week. As I said earlier the trail was nice and enjoyed the scenery, just did not care for the road and detours because of trail construction. From Enlow, the trail heads southwest through Imperial and then south under US 22 toward McDonald. I rode Montour Trail from mile 0.0 to 11.4 as my first Rail Trail experience. The Montour Trail Council was organized in 1989 to acquire the abandoned right-of-way for conversion to a recreational trail. It is like a get away for your mind and body. Hendersonville to Library Junction/Venetia: 6.7 miles. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, running, and mountain biking and is accessible year-round. Heading eastward from Library Junction, the trail passes through more rural landscapes (note that parts of the trail in this section may be washed out, so take caution) before entering Library, where you’ll find several restaurants and eateries. As the trail approaches the town of McDonald, it splits. Bike parking is available here. 61.5-mile Montour Trail follows most of the former Montour Railroad’s main line west and south of Pittsburgh. This part of the trail has wonderful bridges and railroad tunnels. Regular water stops and trail maps every five miles and pocket maps available at the trail and online. We walked about 5 miles of. The Montour Trail is a multi-use, non-motorized recreational pathway around Pittsburgh, the country’s longest suburban rail-trail. Go 0.1 mile, and look for parking on the right. It also benefited from having interchanges with most of the region’s notable railroads. This ride included the Bethel park branch also. We packed up the car and moved down to the next parking lot that gave us the longest ride without going the the Library trailhead. Continuing southeast, you’ll pass Henderson Park and reach another trailhead, where you’ll find restrooms, parking, and a large bicycle shop. The grade is mild and the trail is smooth and well-groomed. well maintained, easy access and great scenery. Although there was an area under temporary constuction the trail is well maintained, thanks to people like Budd Halpin and his wife. There are no signs there but if you turn left you are heading toward the McDonald station then on to Oakdale. It is a very scenic part of the trail, and very rural, considering its proximity to Pittsburgh. The Montour-Panhandle connector trail is approximately 1.1 miles (1.8 km) long and connects the two trails. The trail is somewhat bumpy and I got a flat on this trip. Horses are permitted on the shoulders of the trail in Cecil Township between Morganza Road and the crossing of SR 980 and SR 50. External links modified (January 2018) Hello fellow Wikipedians, I have just modified 2 external links on Montour Trail.Please take a moment to review my edit.If you have any questions, or need the bot to ignore the links, or the page altogether, please visit this simple FaQ for additional information. This group is for pictures of all sorts along the Montour and Panhandle Trails. This is an awesome trail and I'm looking forward to riding the rest of it this year before the snow flies! An optional longer ride includes continuing on the landscaped Arrowhead Trail for additional 4-miles for a total roundtrip ride of 32-miles. Explore the best trails in Montour Falls, New York on TrailLink. At 317 east Lincoln Avenue, McDonald PA you will find everything you need to satisfy your appetite after a long ride. Montour Trail is a 36 mile moderately popular paved path trail located near Rennerdale Pennsylvania. For the Montour Trail section of your ride, you can use our campsites. Dine in or take out with daily specials. Greer Tunnel on the Montour Trail | Photo by David Poe, courtesy The Tandem Connection ... Chartiers Creek High Bridge offer some of the prettiest vistas on the trail, but it also sits adjacent to the 235-foot-long Greer Tunnel, both built in the early 1900s. Bicycling through the National Tunnel on a stretch of the Montour Trail near Cecil, PA. I rode from Coraopolis to mile 15 and back, and enjoyed every minute of it. At 10.6 miles, you’ll reach Midway. We biked the Montour Trail from Cecil to the beginning of the trail and back to Cecil, a total of 48 miles. Turn right onto Clairton Road, go 1.2 miles. For those who want to see all of the Montour Trail, you may need to pack your bags and plan for an extended journey, as this 40-mile trail connects to the roughly 300-mile Great Allegheny Passage and C&O Canal Trails which connects Pittsburgh to Washington DC! great trail. The Montour-Panhandle connector trail is approximately 1.1 miles (1.8 km) long and connects the two trails. Connected to the Panhandle and was into WVa in no time! Crossing signals allow trail users to navigate across the often-busy roadway into the airport’s extended parking lots, where sharrows (shared-lane markings) guide you to the end of this segment. Chris Mayhew. It will really be nice when it is finally completed . Follow route 50 about 7 miles to the 50/980 intersection in the town of Venice. There is a bike rental shop Tandeum Connection at the Morganza brigde. Traditional pizza (handmade dough, homemade sauce), specialty pizzas (try the pierogie pizza yunz Pittsburgers! Although there are no potholes, there are a few cracks, and this trail probably could use a new paving job soon. )The McDonald Trestle is simply fantastic. Participant. My goal next year is to head the other direction by staritng in Bethel Park and heading towards Maryland. Swalfoort. The Montour Trail is a multi-use recreational rail trail near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. To reach the endpoint at Pittsburgh International Airport from downtown Pittsburgh, take I-376 W (follow signs to the airport). Only a few city blocks are on city street. We live a mile from one of the trailheads in Jefferson. It didnt help that the ambient temp was 55 and overcast. The roads are not well marked out there. There was nothing taxing about any of the trail surfaces which did vary from tarmac to grass but everything was easily rideable. Montour Trail - Enlow to Boggs is a 7.2 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Coraopolis, Pennsylvania that features a great forest setting and is good for all skill levels. With this abundant connectivity, the Montour Trail was a natural fit for RTC’s Pennsylvania Rail-Trail Sojourn. Assuming you survive that crossing, the trail to Clairton is nice and you must get … Just so many. In fact the trail just got better and better from this point onwards. the trail system, went through one of the tunnels, and past by many historic signs and markers explaining the original rail system. As other note, there are some industrial sections of the trail. Check or FAQs for more common login questions. Looks like the trail is about 10 feet wide so there's enough distance to safely social distance. Watch your speed through these sections. Post Thanksgiving Dinner walk with our dog, We started out near Coraopolis, PA not far from the airport. This trail provides a flat well maintained path to start a walking routine. The trail then bends right and crosses over Tarr Heights Drive to a parking area and the Cecil-Henderson Montour Trail Campground. Great place to walk, bike, run, etc. When coal mines closed over the years, the railroad found itself in a difficult position and was finally forced to shut down during the mid-1980s. Read more. Each Montour Trail Council member is entitled to vote for the nominees. How can I find out more about planning a trip on the GAP? Turn right onto Hornhead Road, and go 0.2 mile. Three were bored during construction of the Mifflin Extension in 1913-14 and this one was constructed as part of the realignment project from Cliff Mine to Imperial in 1926. Participant . Been riding it for about 10 years now but only rode short distances in the past. Home Message Board Community MONTOUR TRAIL Re: MONTOUR TRAIL StevenParticipant 11/20/2010 at 10:36pm # The most recent news I’ve heard is this writeup from the May/June 2010 Montour Trail Newsletter, available on their website: So will trail users soon be whizzing along on new trail east of Triphammer Road? Been using TrailLink for a couple yeasr, and always had good experiences. However, it was the 4th tunnel bored on the Montour main line. There is a slight, but steady, uphill grade from about Mile 8-11, which I considered to be a nice challenge without being too taxing. It covers only the direct route; a future edition will include distances along the Montour Trail to Pittsburgh Airport. I got to ride with 543 of my new PA friends. I too recently ventured out to Moon Townships latest trail system in Hollow Oak Land Trust's Montour Woods Conservation Area. Explore the best trails in Montour Falls, New York on TrailLink. That is what I mean when I say you have the best of both worlds. Great place to run as opposed to the streets of West Mifflin. The trail then returns off road and heads north through Clairton Resident Park, formally ending at a large parking lot at North State Street and Mendelsohn Avenue. Panhandle/Montour Trailhead - 8603 Noblestown Rd, McDonald, PA. GPS: 40.363660,-80.249016. Montour Trail is a 4.4 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Clairton, Pennsylvania that offers the chance to see wildlife. It is one continuous trail system, the Mon River Rail-Trail north and south sections are linked by the Caperton Trail. Other areas are much sparser with regards to facilities. Some of them on their bicycles come up from behind you and ride right next to you. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Conditions. As a whole I would recommend the trail, but I would encourage parents taking small kids to do research ahead of time to make sure that you do not run into the sections that are on roads. I have been on this trail several times and enjoy the diversity of the surroundings. We started by heading east from Hendersonville till the trail hits a road section (3.5 miles or so out) then headed back west and north to the MacDonald bridge. The detour around mile 36, I think, was not marked on the road and did not know where to go so we turned around and returned. The inter-trail connection there is pretty long. For the most part it's extremely well maintained limestone (the section between Quicksilver and McDonald needs some attention because of the extremely bad rains we've been having, but they're working on it). I've been riding this trail for years and have never had any issues with the way it's maintained nor with the improvements they have made throughout the years. The trail was in great condition with lots of interesting scenery and cool bridges and tunnels. Scenic 3. Many years of efforts by various entities, both on and behind the scenes made this segment possible! Join us, as we visit the Montour Trail. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until October. Well, not quite. Shared By: Kevin Ketchman. There were adequate food stops should I have needed them and there were even a couple of water fountains strategically positioned which were a welcome relief on the day of my ride I can tell you! The trail passes among a wooded corridor in suburbia, linking neighborhoods with parks. Each year, however, trail construction projects leave the trail closer to the ultimate goal of contiguous passage. Hubby and I enjoyed the cooler fall weather by taking a walk on the Montour trail. The problem (my problem) is that a few people don't get it - for most people it doesn't seem to be one. Show more Show less. Travel uphill about 150 yds to the trail entrance (and parking area) on the left side of the road. You can turn onto the Montour Trail at a nearly mile-long side trail that connects the two about 0.4 mile ahead. The other is that about one mile into the trail, the pavement starts to ripple, making the ride a bit bumpy for both bikers and bladers. In summer months, the trail is well shaded. The Montour trail is around 50 miles long and there are 3 free campsites along it for bikers and hikers. Also, during summer months, occaisional heavy thunderstorms will create minor washouts along the trail due to the lay of the land. Portions within Allegheny County were purchased by the county while sections in Washington County were purchased directly by the MTC. It has a mostly crushed limestone with partially asphalt surface, appropriate for bicycling, walking, running, and cross-country skiing. If looking for a place to eat and get a drink in McDonald, try Michael's Tavern. Is this a must-do if you are traveling with a, Is this a place or activity you would suggest for, Is this a romantic place or activity that you would suggest for, Are the prices for this place or activity, Is this attraction a good place to visit on a, Bethel Park section begins at Irishtown Road, Bethel Park, PA. We typically park at the Tandem Connection to get on the trail. (5 miles) The McDonald Trestle over Noblestown Road is the centerpiece of the Montour Trail. Helpful. This is a wonderful trail for biking, walking, and walking dogs. Turn left to merge onto SR 43 N toward Pittsburgh, and go 8.7 miles. Occasionally rocks will still fall off the sides of the cut and end up on the trail surface. The trail is well maintained and almost all was crushed limestone. When construction is complete the trail will be twelve miles long and extending from the Village of Watkins Glen to Horseheads. We look forward to donating to the Montour Trail to help them finish so ultimately we can stay off the road as much as possible. Turn right onto Pleasant Street, and then turn left onto Brownsville and Library Road. Take Exit 53, and follow the blue signs to the parking area. Started at the south east trail head, which has moved about 0.1 miles due to construction, and ran 2.5 miles out then back for a total of 5 miles. The section in Peters Township is also know as the Arrowhead Trail. The comments/reviews give the real situation, and for this trail, it is not that great. Dogs are also able to use this trail. I rode 50 miles today from Library to Westland (a newer branch off of the trail). Stayed at a hotel on Neville Island so that I could be close to the trailhead at Coraopolis. The trail is good for all skill levels and is primarily used for hiking, running, nature trips, and mountain biking. I also love how some people take care of specific sections of the trail and make it very personal. Upon reaching Peters Creek Road, turn left at the traffic light to cross SR 51, and head north onto Peters Creek Road for about 0.5 mile. "This trail is great, though still incomplete. Despite looking at the maps ahead of time, we thought once we started out we would be able to ride on trail till we decided to turn around; unfortunately that wasn't the case. Beautiful scenery everywhere! Date of experience: November 2016. It then passes through McMurray and travels on a mostly rural route to Library Junction. Continue onto Exit 54 (signs for SR 51/Pittsburgh/Elizabeth), and go 0.8 mile. We started at milepost 6 at the Cliff Mine parking area and went out and back to milestone 25 (national tunnel) on a warm day (88 Deg F). A couple bike shops and cafe’s along the way. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 1,555 ft green climb. I enjoy the walk across the bridge over Clifton Road where you can also hook up to start your trek. I can’t believe this trail goes right through my town! A small trestle bridge crosses over the intersection of Clifton Road and Highfield Road. Use extreme caution here. Results will be tabulated and announced at the virtual annual meeting on Sunday, November 1 at 7p.m. The Arrowhead Trail is a very enjoyable part of the Montour Trail. The Montour Trail is mostly unpaved with a graded surface of compacted crushed stone. ), fresh hoagies on Mancini's rolls, burgers, soups & salads, appetizers and munchies. Become a member and wear your FREE T-Shirt with pride. National tunnel has a curve in it and at 600ft long it really is the best. What a blast. The trail is 17.7 miles long with 14.7 miles in Monongalia County and the remaining 3 miles in Marion County. 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