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Hot Metal Bridge – Homestead Pump House loop from University of Pittsburgh

Hot Metal Bridge – Homestead Pump House loop from University of Pittsburgh

Moderate

4.6

(9797)

12,244

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Hot Metal Bridge – Homestead Pump House loop from University of Pittsburgh

03:16

62.2km

290m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

Last updated: June 8, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 52.4 km for 211 m

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408 m

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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922 m

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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10.6 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 struggles of 1892 while exploring the riverside routes. Discover the vital role of pump houses in cooling and transporting materials for massive industrial works along the Monongahela Valley. Experience the site where generations of steelworkers collected their wages and one of the deadliest labor confrontations in US history unfolded. The Pump House stands as a testament to Pittsburgh's dependency on rivers, mechanized power, and the resilience of its steelworkers.

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21.5 km

Kennedy Park and Statue

Highlight • Monument

JFK debated Nixon in McKeesport once. He’s now commemorated with a small park and sculpture.

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43.8 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 panoramic vistas of the McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge and soak in the bridge's remarkable history dating back to 1890.

Today, it welcomes pedestrians and cyclists to traverse its 324-foot span, offering a unique perspective on Pittsburgh's industrial past and its transformation into a vibrant recreational asset for the community.

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57.2 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 paths, this urban trail offers panoramic vistas and connects seamlessly to the renowned Great Allegheny Passage that spans over 150 miles, across 4 states.

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62.2 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.7 km

6.87 km

5.94 km

910 m

654 m

147 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.8 km

23.0 km

5.70 km

757 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 26 June

26°C

17°C

25 %

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Hot Metal Bridge – Homestead Pump House loop from University of Pittsburgh

View from South Shore Riverfront Park

Hot Metal Bridge

Homestead Pump House

Kennedy Park and Statue

McKeesport Connecting Railroad Bridge

Three Rivers Heritage Trail

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