We meet just outside of Imperial, Pa at the Boggs Trailhead (Mile-11), and ride to Galanti Road Trailhead (Mile-30) before returning to Imperial, Pa. An optional longer ride includes continuing onto Hickory, Pa via the Westland Branch for an additional 4-miles for a total roundtrip ride of 29-miles. This is an enthusiasts group for people who enjoy the Montour Trail and not an official group or page for the Montour Trail Council (MTC). For those who represent one of the regional trails, this is a great opportunity to interact with trail users and provide information about your trail. Mile 7.25 - McDonald Trail Station, open on weekends, has historical items on display and free trail maps Mile 8.21 - McDonald Trestle. From the Montour-Trail mailing list: MTC volunteers have spent the past few weeks putting the finishing touches on the “upper” section of the Montour Trail Airport Connector. The Montour Trail Council will officially open the newest part of its trail system in Pittsburgh’s South Hills with a ceremony at 3 pm Friday, May 12 in South Park Township, Allegheny County. The South Hills Friends are responsible for maintenance of the Montour Trail between Library and Clairton. There is no staff to open and process mail-in applications and checks. Has electric bikes also. The Montour Preserve offers a wide range of year-round opportunities for free, family-friendly, outdoor activities. One of these recreational corridors is the Montour Trail, which follows most of the former Montour Railroad’s main line west and south of Pittsburgh. After a walk-through with the airport officials, it has been deemed “O.K.” to to allow a soft opening as a trial leading to a major grand opening in early Spring 2012. The Montour Trail and REI jointly hold a Trail Summit at the REI Settlers Ridge Store on March 28 from 10AM to 3PM. Nice place and owner is friendly. Also has ice cream. This is the seventh year that REI and Montour Trail have partnered on this event. Join us, as we visit the Montour Trail. They have a 2nd store on the Montour trail in Hendersonville / Cecil, (just down the road a bit) near Cemetary of the Alleghenies. In addition to nearby Montour Trail (at mile 1.5), this conservation area is also less than a mile from Moon Township Community Park. The Montour Trail is still open. I highly recommend this place as well as going on the Montour Trail to see the view from the Bridge just outside of McDonald. Over 10 miles of wooded trails are open to the public for hiking, biking and enjoyment of nature. Trail users are asked, for their own safety and the safety of others, to give a friendly wave to others from a safe distance. 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. Supporters of the Montour Trail will gather in Hendersonville at noon Saturday to officially open two new bridges. The 61.5-mile Montour Trail follows most of the former Montour Railroad’s main line west and south of Pittsburgh. It is fairly easy to get from one trail to another, but will be better once … There likely will not be same-day registration for Tour the Montour. As with all Hollow Oak Land Trust properties, motorized vehicles are prohibited. The entry contribution for adults is $25; each child 12 and under is $15. This is where the Montour Trail intersects with the Panhandle. The Bike Reg site charges a small additional fee to cover handling services. 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. Better once hiking, biking and enjoyment of nature hiking, biking and of. 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