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The Starrucca Viaduct along the D&H Rail-Trail in Lanesboro Borough is an engineering wonder of the world that’s still in operation today as a railroad.

Heading north on the D&H on an improved crushed-stone surface, the trail follows the Lackawanna River, crossing it four times in the first few miles. The scars of coal mining are evident in the beginning, but after passing Forest City, about 5 miles along the route, the trail passes into the scenic Endless Mountains Region, known for farmlands, stone walls, and forests.

At Forest City you’ll reach the largest trailhead and parking area on the D&H. Forest City is a welcoming trail town with many goods and services, including restaurants and markets, located just two blocks west of the trail on Main Street. Heading north, you’ll cross two more bridges before being treated to views of Stillwater Dam at Stillwater Lake.

The D&H also loosely parallels the unimproved O&W Rail-Trail for its first 8 miles, from Simpson to Stillwater Dam, and loop trips are possible with a mountain bike.