How long does it take to ride from milepost 5.3 or 7.7 to milepost 46 at Clairton?
First off, you have to realize that there are few gaps in the Montour Trail where you will have to ride on roads. To navigate these gaps, you can find directions for “Bypass Routes” on the Montour Trail Council web site. bypass routes The “Hendersonville to Arrowhead Trail” bypass involves a significant hill. At normal loaded cycling speeds of about 10 MPH, estimated total Montour Trail travel time would be 4.5 to 5.0 hours, depending if you walk up or ride up the hill.
