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Hot Metal Bridge – North Shore Riverfront Park loop from Perry South

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Hot Metal Bridge – North Shore Riverfront Park loop from Perry South

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Hot Metal Bridge – North Shore Riverfront Park loop from Perry South

01:48

29.7km

200m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 11, 2026

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3.65 km

Honus Wagner Statue at PNC Park

Highlight • Monument

Can be a little hectic on a Pirate game day but a nice ride on the river.

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6.94 km

Golden Triangle Bike Rental

Highlight • Rest Area

a wealth of bike knowledge, both local & GAP / C&O related

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10.8 km

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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11.4 km

View from South Shore Riverfront Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

South Shore Riverfront Park is located on the southern shore of Monogahela River just west of Hot Metal Bridge. The park can be reached via South Side Hiking Trail and …

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11.6 km

Hofbräuhaus Pittsburgh

Highlight • Pub

Get the Dunkel and a Pretzel

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14.2 km

South Side Trail - The Color Park

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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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17.4 km

Great Allegheny Passage Trailhead – Point State Park

Highlight • Trail

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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19.1 km

North Shore Riverfront Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Located on the waterfront of the Allegheny and Ohio Rivers, North Shore Riverfront Park is a beautiful green space in Pittsburgh. The park can be accessed by the North Shore Trail and offers spectacular views of downtown Pittsburgh.

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29.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.3 km

2.23 km

2.05 km

943 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.6 km

14.2 km

518 m

340 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Sunday 17 May

30°C

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56 %

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Hot Metal Bridge – North Shore Riverfront Park loop from Perry South

01:48h

29.7km

200m

Hot Metal Bridge – North Shore Riverfront Park loop from Perry South

Honus Wagner Statue at PNC Park

Golden Triangle Bike Rental

Hot Metal Bridge

View from South Shore Riverfront Park

Hofbräuhaus Pittsburgh

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Great Allegheny Passage Trailhead – Point State Park

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