Three Rivers Heritage Trail – Hot Metal Bridge loop from Glassport

Three Rivers Heritage Trail – Hot Metal Bridge loop from Glassport

Moderate

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Three Rivers Heritage Trail – Hot Metal Bridge loop from Glassport

02:46

56.6km

410m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 7, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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17.3 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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19.4 km

McKeesport Connecting Railroad Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Run 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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19.7 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 …

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28.3 km

Homestead Pump House

Highlight • Historical Site

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 …

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33.1 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 …

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37.9 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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38.5 km

View from South Shore Riverfront Park

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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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56.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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