Hot Metal Bridge – Eliza Furnace Trail loop from Greater Pittsburgh

Hot Metal Bridge – Eliza Furnace Trail loop from Greater Pittsburgh

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Hot Metal Bridge – Eliza Furnace Trail loop from Greater Pittsburgh

04:27

90.4km

1,030m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very 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 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 80.1 km for 300 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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6.20 km

Hot Metal Bridge

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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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10.3 km

9-11 Trail

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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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12.6 km

Great Allegheny Passage Trailhead – Point State Park

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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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15.3 km

View of Pittsburgh Skyline from West End Bridge

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Wide sidewalk for bikes and pedestrians and great viewpoint of the city. Stairway on the north end leads down to the Riverfront Trail.

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17.6 km

View of Pittsburgh from West End-Elliott Overlook

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One of the most popular viewpoints of the city and three rivers

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80.2 km

Smithfield Street Bridge

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The Fort Pitt Bridge in Pittsburgh treats observers to breathtaking vistas of the city's skyline and the convergence of the Monongahela and Allegheny Rivers forming the iconic Ohio River. Majestic …

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81.8 km

Eliza Furnace Trail

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Eliza Furnace Trail runs parallel to Monongahela River as part of the Three Rivers Heritage Trail between Hot Metal Bridge and Fort Pitt Bridge, connecting Schenley Park to Firstside Park. …

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90.4 km

End point

Parking

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