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Three Rivers Heritage Trail – Hot Metal Bridge loop from First Avenue

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Allegheny County

Three Rivers Heritage Trail – Hot Metal Bridge loop from First Avenue

Moderate

3.0

(2)

98

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Three Rivers Heritage Trail – Hot Metal Bridge loop from First Avenue

02:38

44.9km

160m

Cycling

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

Last updated: October 29, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

13.6 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 …

Tip by

2

17.2 km

View of US Steel Plant

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice vantage point from the GAP trail to see the US Steel Plant. There is a bench nearby, too.

Tip by

3

17.6 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.

Tip by

4

22.2 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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5

35.6 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 …

Tip by

6

40.4 km

Hofbräuhaus Pittsburgh

Highlight • Pub

Get the Dunkel and a Pretzel

Tip by

7

41.0 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.

Tip by

B

44.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.4 km

228 m

179 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.9 km

14.8 km

179 m

< 100 m

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