Ride through the first railroad tunnel in the U.S.! Finished in June 1833, the Staple Bend tunnel was advertised as the first railroad tunnel in the United States. It was the third tunnel of any kind built in the US; the first tunnels were for other canals in Pennsylvania.

The 2.5-mile trail connects with the Path of the Flood Trail on the old Allegheny Portage Railroad bed. It’s handicapped accessible and open to walkers and bicyclists. Trailhead parking is available near the town of Mineral Point.

Part of the Trans Allegheny Trails

Hiking Information:

Rating: Easy
Length: 4.6 miles round trip
Time: 3.0-4.0 hours
Elevation: 27 feet