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Allegheny Observatory loop — Riverview Park

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United States
Pennsylvania
Allegheny County
Pittsburgh

Allegheny Observatory loop — Riverview Park

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Allegheny Observatory loop — Riverview Park

00:21

3.04km

60m

Running

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 13, 2024

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258 m

Allegheny Observatory

Highlight • Monument

Pittsburgh University's Allegheny Observatory, founded in 1859, sits atop what is known as Observatory Hill in the beautiful Riverview Park. The observatory offers stellar, free, and guided astronomy tours. Be sure to reserve a spot in advance.

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Riverview Park Visitor Center

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The rangers at Riverview Park's cabin-style visitor center offer a warm welcome to park visitors. Here, you can learn more about the history of the park, the observatory, and the trail network in this gem of a place!

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3.04 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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1.23 km

1.17 km

445 m

184 m

Surfaces

1.53 km

1.42 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

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