Three Rivers Heritage Trail - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Amazing views of the city await you on the Three Rivers Heritage Trail
The city of Pittsburgh has an amazing history here at the forks of the Ohio River dating clear back to 1754 when a young George Washington, a member of Braddock’s Command, was attempting to capture Fort Duquesne, a French outpost located at what is now known as Point State Park. The Allegheny River flows in from the North East and the Monongahela River flows in from the South East. They meet at Point State Park and form the mighty Ohio River. This confluence is where the skyscrapers of modern Pittsburgh rise high above the three rivers and form the golden triangle. Pittsburgh is a city of gleaming skyscrapers, large lazy rivers, yellow steel bridges and green bluffs – namely Mount Washington to the south which has several old incline railways climbing up and down it. This incredible metro area is fortunate to have an amazing trail system along the rivers connected by the bridges called the “Three Rivers Heritage Trail”. This is a 24 mile urban riverfront trail system along both sides of all three major rivers in the city. These trails provide access to the dense urban heart of the city, shopping centers, transit stations and green spaces throughout the city. Some of the trail is paved, some is crushed rock surface and other areas are simply footpaths. The South side segment of the trail provides access to the Duquesne & Monongahela Inclines, Station Square, the Central Business District via the charming old Smithfield Street Bridge, and the upbeat shops and pubs along East Carson Street. The North Shore segment provides access to the Carnegie Science Center, National Aviary, Heinz Field and PNC Park. The Downtown segments provide access to the “T” which is Pittsburgh’s Subway / Light Rail, Fort Pitt Museum & Blockhouse, and Point State Park. Whichever segment of the trail you decide to follow, you will undoubtedly have amazing views of the magnificent Pittsburgh skyline which in my opinion is one of the finest in the Nation. The “Friends of the Riverfront” organization publishes a wonderful trail map & guide that shows you where you can access the trail, find parking, public restrooms, mass transit and recreation along the trail. So if you are ever in Pittsburgh, put on your comfortable shoes and go for a walk. Miles and miles of beautiful riverside trails await you. For more information, contact the Friends of the Riverfront – their information is below:
Friends of the Riverfront – 33 Terminal Way, Suite 333B, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219
www.friendsoftheriverfront.org

Young Canadian Geese on the Three Rivers Heritage Trail - Pittsburgh, PA

Lots of greenery and water along the Three Rivers Heritage Trail, Pittsburgh, PA



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