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Hot Metal Bridge – North Shore Trail loop from Aspinwall

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Hot Metal Bridge – North Shore Trail loop from Aspinwall

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3.2

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Hot Metal Bridge – North Shore Trail loop from Aspinwall

02:36

42.8km

290m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 29.8 km for 53 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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16.9 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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21.7 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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22.3 km

Hofbräuhaus Pittsburgh

Highlight • Pub

Get the Dunkel and a Pretzel

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25.2 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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28.3 km

Great Allegheny Passage Trailhead – Point State Park

Highlight • Trail

Point State Park Fountain – A lovely place to linger. Plenty of greenery, and on warm days, you can dip your feet in the water. Everything is very well maintained.

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29.8 km

Water Steps

Lake

30.5 km

North Shore Trail - views of the city

Highlight • Trail

Great city views with seating and close to the stadium.

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30.6 km

View of the Andy Warhol Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Also known as the Seventh Street Bridge, the Andy Warhol Bridge is named after the artist who hailed from Pittsburgh. It's joined by two other bridges, the Roberto Clemente Bridge and the Rachel Carson Bridge which are known collectively as 'The Three Sisters'.

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31.5 km

North Shore Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

North Shore Trail runs from Millvale Riverfront Park alongside the Allgeheny and Ohio Rivers to West End Bridge, where it turns into Chateau Trail. The trail leads you through beautiful green spaces like North Shore Riverfront Park and past several iconic bridges of Pittsburgh.

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42.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.9 km

3.78 km

2.16 km

1.50 km

1.45 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.6 km

19.7 km

571 m

565 m

420 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Wednesday 26 August

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Hot Metal Bridge – North Shore Trail loop from Aspinwall

Three Rivers Heritage Trail

Hot Metal Bridge

Hofbräuhaus Pittsburgh

South Side Trail - The Color Park

Great Allegheny Passage Trailhead – Point State Park

North Shore Trail - views of the city

View of the Andy Warhol Bridge

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