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Hot Metal Bridge – South Side Trail loop from Wilkinsburg

Hot Metal Bridge – South Side Trail loop from Wilkinsburg

Moderate

5.0

(6770)

6,771

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Hot Metal Bridge – South Side Trail loop from Wilkinsburg

02:13

35.0km

250m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

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After 25.4 km for 397 m

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Parking

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9.59 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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12.3 km

South Side Trail

Highlight (Segment) • 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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13.6 km

9-11 Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The 9-11 Trail links the nation's three memorial sites, honoring the lives lost in one of America's greatest tragedies. It stands as a poignant tribute, uniting communities in remembrance and reflection on the profound impact of September 11th.

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13.9 km

View of the Pittsburgh skyline from the Station Square Trail

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Station Square Trail runs between Duquesne Lower Station and Liberty Bridge, at which point it becomes South Side Hiking Trail. The trail offers a beautiful view of the Monongahela River and the Pittsburgh Skyline.

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20.1 km

View from South Shore Riverfront Park

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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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35.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.1 km

3.09 km

2.33 km

2.21 km

1.01 km

158 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.3 km

14.9 km

2.21 km

393 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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Today

Friday 4 September

28°C

19°C

44 %

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Hot Metal Bridge – South Side Trail loop from Wilkinsburg

Hot Metal Bridge

South Side Trail

9-11 Trail

View of the Pittsburgh skyline from the Station Square Trail

View from South Shore Riverfront Park

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