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Three Rivers Heritage Trail – Hot Metal Bridge loop from Glassport

Three Rivers Heritage Trail – Hot Metal Bridge loop from Glassport

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4.8

(6909)

6,910

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Three Rivers Heritage Trail – Hot Metal Bridge loop from Glassport

05:19

101km

820m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 22.5 km for 121 m

After 54.8 km for 2.25 km

After 60.4 km for 290 m

After 61.0 km for 7.98 km

After 71.5 km for 1.49 km

After 74.1 km for 1.41 km

After 76.2 km for 1.91 km

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12.5 km

Three Rivers Heritage Trail

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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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19.5 km

South Side Trail

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The South Side Trail parallels the Monongahela River, situated just north of Emerald View Park, providing breathtaking vistas of the waterfront. This segment of the trail connects with Southside Riverfront …

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23.7 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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26.6 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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29.4 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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47.6 km

McKeesport Connecting Railroad Bridge

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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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72.1 km

Red Waterfall

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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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101 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.7 km

31.0 km

15.3 km

8.51 km

6.24 km

184 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

53.9 km

30.4 km

15.1 km

949 m

586 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Today

Friday 28 August

25°C

17°C

49 %

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Three Rivers Heritage Trail – Hot Metal Bridge loop from Glassport

Three Rivers Heritage Trail

South Side Trail

Great Allegheny Passage Trailhead – Point State Park

Eliza Furnace Trail

Hot Metal Bridge

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