Hot Metal Bridge – Three Rivers Heritage Trail loop from University of Pittsburgh

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Hot Metal Bridge – Three Rivers Heritage Trail loop from University of Pittsburgh

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Hot Metal Bridge – Three Rivers Heritage Trail loop from University of Pittsburgh

01:13

20.5km

40m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 29, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 9.43 km for 87 m

After 10.9 km for 211 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

294 m

Hofbräuhaus Pittsburgh

Highlight • Pub

Get the Dunkel and a Pretzel

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867 m

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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3.37 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 …

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10.8 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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15.8 km

Three Rivers Heritage Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Embark on a thrilling run 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, …

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20.5 km

End point

Parking

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