More than 60 miles of former coal railroad, now one of the longest suburban rail-trails in the country. It begins in Coraopolis, and a new connector rolls you right into downtown.
Miles of trail, Coraopolis to Clairton
Mile connector from Mile 0 into downtown
Free parking spaces at the Mile 0 trailhead
The year the coal railroad under your tires began
The Montour Road trailhead sits off Route 51, right where the old Montour Railroad met the Ohio River barges.
Scroll to ride the route. From Mile 0 the trail climbs through woods and tunnels, then links to the Great Allegheny Passage and all the way to Washington.
Mile 0 on the Ohio River. Grab coffee on 5th Ave first.
The old rail yard, now the Riverhounds training complex.
320 acres of conservation land linked by a trail bridge.
A 6.5-mile spur that links Pittsburgh International to the trail.
End of the Montour, start of the Steel Valley Trail.
Link to the Great Allegheny Passage and ride to Washington, D.C.
The best part of Mile 0 is what is waiting at the end of it. Five stops riders love.
Tune-ups, tubes and parts at 938 5th Ave, minutes from the trailhead.
See the directory → Fuel upEspresso on 5th Ave, with Oram's donuts on weekends.
See the directory → After the rideHouse-made hard cider from PA apples and scratch comfort food on Mill St.
See the directory → Cold oneThe downtown anchor brewery, with food trucks and trivia nights.
See the directory → Street tacosTacos from a converted gas station on 4th Ave. A rider favorite.
See the directory → Every SeptemberThe trail council's signature ride starts at the Riverhounds complex, with 12 to 50 mile routes.
See events →Park at Mile 0, ride out, and end with dinner and a pint downtown. We built the itinerary for you.