An Epic Story of Trail Bridges, Rail Tunnels, & other cool relics
Part of a Series of Self-Guided Itineraries
Redbank Coaling Tower, Armstrong Trail
You don’t need to be a bridge or rail history buff to take pleasure in the “epic infrastructure” along the IHTC trails. Feel the cool air as you pedal through converted rail tunnels. Look out upon river valleys from elevated rail bridges and experience awe. Have fun and connect to regional industrial heritage with our Epic Infrastructure Story Map.
Our Epic Infrastructure Story Map showcases:
- Nineteenth Century truss bridges (Caperton Trail, Oil Creek State Park Trail, and others)
- 17 rail tunnels-turned-places to play (including 10 on the North Bend Rail Trail alone)
- A covered bridge (Sheepskin Trail)
- An old railroad turntable and a 1930 coaling tower (you’ll pass right under it) (Armstrong Trail)
- A floating bridge (Towpath Trail)
- Suspension bridges (Three Rivers Heritage Trail, Towpath Trail, Wheeling Heritage Trails)
- Five stone arch bridges in a 15-mile span (West Penn Trail)
- Beehive coke ovens and old canal locks (Sheepskin Trail, Towpath Trail)
This Story Map highlights dozens of bridges, tunnels, and other epic infrastructure – both new and old. The sites are spread across three states, so feel free to take your time and discover them at your own pace. This Story Map can easily be paired with our others:
