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Hot Metal Bridge – Eliza Furnace Trail loop from University of Pittsburgh

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Hot Metal Bridge – Eliza Furnace Trail loop from University of Pittsburgh

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4.6

(5181)

10,737

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Hot Metal Bridge – Eliza Furnace Trail loop from University of Pittsburgh

00:32

9.31km

30m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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294 m

Hofbräuhaus Pittsburgh

Highlight • Pub

Get the Dunkel and a Pretzel

Tip by

867 m

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.

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4.85 km

Golden Triangle Bike Rental

Highlight • Rest Area

a wealth of bike knowledge, both local & GAP / C&O related

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5.94 km

Eliza Furnace Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Eliza Furnace Trail runs parallel to Monongahela River as part of the Three Rivers Heritage Trail between Hot Metal Bridge and Fort Pitt Bridge, connecting Schenley Park to Firstside Park. …

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9.31 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.05 km

2.32 km

642 m

214 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.91 km

2.62 km

642 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Saturday 11 July

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