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Hot Metal Bridge – North Shore Trail loop from Duquesne Lower Station

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Hot Metal Bridge – North Shore Trail loop from Duquesne Lower Station

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Hot Metal Bridge – North Shore Trail loop from Duquesne Lower Station

02:08

36.1km

130m

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: March 30, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 24.1 km for 7 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.41 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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10.3 km

Golden Triangle Bike Rental

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

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12.1 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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14.7 km

View of the Andy Warhol Bridge

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Also known as the Seventh Street Bridge, the Andy Warhol Bridge is named after the artist who hailed from Pittsburgh. It's joined by two other bridges, the Roberto Clemente Bridge …

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20.6 km

North Shore Trail

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North Shore Trail runs from Millvale Riverfront Park alongside the Allgeheny and Ohio Rivers to West End Bridge, where it turns into Chateau Trail. The trail leads you through beautiful …

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22.0 km

North Shore Trail - views of the city

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Great city views with seating and close to the stadium.

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30.5 km

Hofbräuhaus Pittsburgh

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Get the Dunkel and a Pretzel

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33.2 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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36.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.3 km

1.16 km

1.12 km

249 m

246 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.2 km

10.4 km

1.29 km

161 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Monday 18 May

33°C

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40 %

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Hot Metal Bridge

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North Shore Trail - views of the city

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