Red Waterfall – Homestead Pump House loop from Sutersville

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Red Waterfall – Homestead Pump House loop from Sutersville

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Red Waterfall – Homestead Pump House loop from Sutersville

09:20

148km

720m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

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1.89 km

Red Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

This is a good place to take a break on a hot day, as the waterfall produces cold wind.
DO NOT DRINK this water, It is from an acid mine and the red-orange color comes from iron and rust.

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2.57 km

Great Allegheny Passage (Sutersville - Buena Vista)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This section of the Great Allegheny Passage is also known as the Yough River Trail, that is named after the river that the trail follows. It leads from Sutersville to …

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19.3 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 …

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23.9 km

View of Phantom’s Revenge at Kennywood Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Peek through the fence to find the Phantom’s Revenge coaster (in black and teal) along with some other rides at Kennywood Amusement Park.

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27.9 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 …

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48.1 km

Great Allegheny Passage (Buena Vista - Boston)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

14 mile drive to the brush tunnel. I met a nice couple who challenged me to pass them in reverse.

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55.3 km

Dravo Cemetery

Highlight • Historical Site

Dravo Cemetery is a quiet, leafy cemetery. Very beautiful.

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105 km

Great Allegheny Passage – Connellsville Section

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Great Allegheny Passage is a multi-use trail that spans 150 miles from Cumberland to Pittsburgh through Pennsylvania's Laurel Highlands.

This is a particularly pretty section of the trail that …

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