This is a fun complement to our various Three Rivers Heritage Trail routes. It’s a classic Pittsburgh run — a 5.5 mile loop, combining the park-like south side of the Monongahela River with the grittier north side.
Start at Smithfield Bridge, which is easily accessible from downtown (Blvd. of Allies, Fort Pitt Blvd.). Cross the bridge, and run along the south side of the river through pleasant Southside Riverfront Park. Cross back over at Hot Metal Bridge, and run along the grittier north side, which includes passing by the Allegheny County Jail, to downtown. Note: brief street section just after Smithfield Br.
Add-Ons: See our main Three Rivers Heritage Trail post for other running options incorporating the trail.
This is a fun complement to our various Three Rivers Heritage Trail routes. It’s a classic Pittsburgh run — a 5.5 mile loop, combining the park-like south side of the Monongahela River with the grittier north side.
Start at Smithfield Bridge, which is easily accessible from downtown (Blvd. of Allies, Fort Pitt Blvd.). Cross the bridge, and run along the south side of the river through pleasant Southside Riverfront Park. Cross back over at Hot Metal Bridge, and run along the grittier north side, which includes passing by the Allegheny County Jail, to downtown. Note: brief street section just after Smithfield Br.
Add-Ons: See our main Three Rivers Heritage Trail post for other running options incorporating the trail.
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