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North Shore Riverfront Park – Hot Metal Bridge loop from Wood Street

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North Shore Riverfront Park – Hot Metal Bridge loop from Wood Street

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North Shore Riverfront Park – Hot Metal Bridge loop from Wood Street

00:52

14.5km

60m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 3.73 km for 88 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.04 km

North Shore Trail - views of the city

Highlight • Trail

Great city views with seating and close to the stadium.

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1.98 km

North Shore Riverfront Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Located on the waterfront of the Allegheny and Ohio Rivers, North Shore Riverfront Park is a beautiful green space in Pittsburgh. The park can be accessed by the North Shore Trail and offers spectacular views of downtown Pittsburgh.

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3.78 km

PPG Plaza Fountain

Highlight • Structure

6.04 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 Park, depending on your direction of travel, and passes through The Color Park. The route extends towards the Station Square Trail in one direction and South Shore Riverfront Park before intersecting with the Great Allegheny Passage in the other direction.

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8.67 km

Hofbräuhaus Pittsburgh

Highlight • Pub

Get the Dunkel and a Pretzel

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8.89 km

View from South Shore Riverfront Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

South Shore Riverfront Park is located on the southern shore of Monogahela River just west of Hot Metal Bridge. The park can be reached via South Side Hiking Trail and Great Allegheny Passage. From here, you have a lovely view onto the water and Pittsburgh's Technology Center.

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9.41 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.

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13.3 km

Golden Triangle Bike Rental

Highlight • Rest Area

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

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14.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

1.45 km

755 m

380 m

275 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.16 km

5.97 km

213 m

178 m

Elevation

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North Shore Trail - views of the city

North Shore Riverfront Park

PPG Plaza Fountain

South Side Trail - The Color Park

Hofbräuhaus Pittsburgh

View from South Shore Riverfront Park

Hot Metal Bridge

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