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Hot Metal Bridge – Panther Hollow Lake loop from University of Pittsburgh

Hot Metal Bridge – Panther Hollow Lake loop from University of Pittsburgh

Hard

4.6

(2564)

13,235

riders

Hot Metal Bridge – Panther Hollow Lake loop from University of Pittsburgh

01:24

21.1km

290m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 17.2 km for 76 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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363 m

Hofbräuhaus Pittsburgh

Highlight • Pub

Get the Dunkel and a Pretzel

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924 m

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.

Tip by

8.37 km

View of the Monongahela River and Homestead Grays Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Local fishing and lounging spot. View of Homestead.

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8.48 km

View from Duck Hollow

Highlight • Viewpoint

Duck Hollow is Pittsburgh's smallest neighborhood. A small, unnamed bridge will lead you over the point where Nine Mile Run stream empties into Monongahela River. From here, enjoy beautiful views …

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10.6 km

Footpath along Nine Mile Run stream

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A small footpath along a pretty stream with a boardwalk. Great place to see wildlife.

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17.1 km

Panther Hollow Lake

Highlight • Lake

Head down to the lake or take in the view from above on the Panther Hollow Bridge. In the winter, you can find people ice skating. If you’re lucky, you …

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21.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.48 km

6.93 km

3.17 km

2.02 km

1.18 km

296 m

Surfaces

7.72 km

4.86 km

3.70 km

2.76 km

1.62 km

432 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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Thursday 23 July

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Hot Metal Bridge – Panther Hollow Lake loop from University of Pittsburgh

Hofbräuhaus Pittsburgh

Hot Metal Bridge

View of the Monongahela River and Homestead Grays Bridge

View from Duck Hollow

Footpath along Nine Mile Run stream

Panther Hollow Lake

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