Originally Posted by
Drjimh
I live in Mechanicsburg, What section and what tunnel did you ride. Also where did you access the Trail/road?
thanks
Jim
The rideable portion extends about 8 miles between Breezewood and Pump Station Rd. in Harrisonville. There are two tunnels in this section, both unlit.
I was heading west to east so I started at the Breezewood end. Access there is easy. Just east of the last hotel in town, after you cross under I-70 on U.S. 30 heading east, is Tannery Rd. Right at the beginning of Tannery is a small parking area. Walk you bike up the little knoll, go through the Jersey barriers and you are on the right of way. It's actually marked on Google Maps. You can see cars parked there on Street View.
Access on the eastern end is from Pump Station Rd. Just north or where the turnpike used to cross Pump Station Rd. (the bridge has been removed) there is an access road. leading up to the right of way. If you search Google Maps for "Pump Station Road, Harrisonville, PA" you can see it on Street View.
I'd start on at the western end as the first tunnel is not that far from the eastern terminus, and it's the longer of the two. That will give you more of a chance to get acclimated to riding the right of way before having to deal with tunnels. Also, if you ride out and back there are services in Breezewewood. There are none at the eastern end.