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Homestead Pump House – Three Rivers Heritage Trail loop from Carnegie Mellon University

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Homestead Pump House – Three Rivers Heritage Trail loop from Carnegie Mellon University

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Homestead Pump House – Three Rivers Heritage Trail loop from Carnegie Mellon University

03:04

50.8km

290m

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 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.13 km

Hofbräuhaus Pittsburgh

Highlight • Pub

Get the Dunkel and a Pretzel

Tip by

14.8 km

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 struggles of 1892 while exploring the riverside routes. Discover the vital role of pump houses in cooling and transporting materials for massive industrial works along the Monongahela Valley. Experience the site where generations of steelworkers collected their wages and one of the deadliest labor confrontations in US history unfolded. The Pump House stands as a testament to Pittsburgh's dependency on rivers, mechanized power, and the resilience of its steelworkers.

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18.4 km

View of US Steel Plant

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice vantage point from the GAP trail to see the US Steel Plant. There is a bench nearby, too.

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18.8 km

View of Phantom’s Revenge at Kennywood Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Peek through the fence to find the Phantom’s Revenge coaster (in black and teal) along with some other rides at Kennywood Amusement Park.

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25.7 km

Kennedy Park and Statue

Highlight • Monument

JFK debated Nixon in McKeesport once. He’s now commemorated with a small park and sculpture.

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28.1 km

McKeesport Connecting Railroad Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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 panoramic vistas of the McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge and soak in the bridge's remarkable history dating back to 1890.

Today, it welcomes pedestrians and cyclists to traverse its 324-foot span, offering a unique perspective on Pittsburgh's industrial past and its transformation into a vibrant recreational asset for the community.

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41.5 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 paths, this urban trail offers panoramic vistas and connects seamlessly to the renowned Great Allegheny Passage that spans over 150 miles, across 4 states.

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46.3 km

Hot Metal Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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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50.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.9 km

765 m

710 m

206 m

147 m

135 m

Surfaces

32.6 km

17.7 km

500 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

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Sunday 7 June

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37 %

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