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Three Rivers Heritage Trail – Hot Metal Bridge loop from Memorial Hall

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Allegheny County

Three Rivers Heritage Trail – Hot Metal Bridge loop from Memorial Hall

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2.8

(20)

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Three Rivers Heritage Trail – Hot Metal Bridge loop from Memorial Hall

04:51

77.2km

630m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 62.9 km for 127 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

27.8 km

Montour Trail and Steel Valley Trail Junction (Clairton)

Highlight • Trail

Arriving here from the GAP trail requires you to bike through the town of Glassport and through a few blocks of Clariton. These are roads which you will most likely need to take the lane if biking.

Tip by

2

37.3 km

McKeesport Connecting Railroad Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Bike across the historic McKeesport Connecting Railroad Bridge, spanning the Monongahela River. Discover its rich industrial heritage, as it once linked the McKeesport Tube Plant with the Duquesne Works. Enjoy …

Tip by

3

41.9 km

View of Phantom’s Revenge at Kennywood Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Peek through the fence to find the Phantom’s Revenge coaster (in black and teal) along with some other rides at Kennywood Amusement Park.

Tip by

4

42.3 km

View of US Steel Plant

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice vantage point from the GAP trail to see the US Steel Plant. There is a bench nearby, too.

Tip by

5

45.9 km

Homestead Pump House

Highlight • Historical Site

Embark on a captivating bike ride along the historic Homestead Pump House. As an essential feature of the Homestead Steel Works, it symbolizes Pittsburgh's industrial legacy. Learn about the labor …

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6

50.8 km

Three Rivers Heritage Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Embark on an exhilarating bike ride along Pittsburgh's Three Rivers Heritage Trail, named after the iconic waterways it parallels—the Allegheny, Ohio, and Monongahela rivers. Spanning 33 miles of scenic riverfront …

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7

55.6 km

Hot Metal Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

From a hiking perspective, Hot Metal Bridge connects South Trail and Eliza Furnace Trail via the Great Allegheny Passage. The bridge's pedestrian and bike path was built in 2007 and offers spectacular views of the Pittsburgh skyline.

Tip by

8

58.7 km

South Side Trail - The Color Park

Highlight • Trail

The South Side Trail parallels the Monongahela River, situated just north of Emerald View Park, providing breathtaking vistas of the waterfront. This segment of the trail connects with Southside Riverfront …

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B

77.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.9 km

14.8 km

11.3 km

7.64 km

5.94 km

634 m

112 m

Surfaces

36.1 km

30.1 km

10.4 km

626 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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