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North Shore Trail – Hot Metal Bridge loop from First Avenue

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North Shore Trail – Hot Metal Bridge loop from First Avenue

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North Shore Trail – Hot Metal Bridge loop from First Avenue

04:03

63.0km

730m

Cycling

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

Last updated: June 16, 2026

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After 4.14 km for 160 m

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.17 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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4.63 km

Acrisure Stadium

Highlight • Monument

Home of the Pittsburgh Steelers and concert venue. Is close to the city and offers a great setting.

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25.2 km

The rangers at Riverview Park's cabin-style visitor center offer a warm welcome to park visitors. Here, you can learn more about the history of the park, the observatory, and the trail network in this gem of a place!

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33.1 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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34.2 km

North Shore Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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55.8 km

Westinghouse Memorial

Highlight • Monument

The Westinghouse Memorial was unveiled in 1930 in honour of George Westinghouse, who founded the Westinghouse Electric Corporation.

This memorial includes a pond and a large bronze monument. There is …

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59.1 km

Hot Metal Bridge

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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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63.0 km

Golden Triangle Bike Rental

Highlight • Rest Area

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

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63.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.3 km

7.26 km

6.06 km

2.40 km

616 m

503 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

44.9 km

16.7 km

783 m

548 m

125 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Thursday 2 July

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North Shore Trail – Hot Metal Bridge loop from First Avenue

Honus Wagner Statue at PNC Park

Acrisure Stadium

Riverview Park Visitor Center

North Shore Trail - views of the city

North Shore Trail

Westinghouse Memorial

Hot Metal Bridge

Golden Triangle Bike Rental

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