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Panther Hollow Lake – Hot Metal Bridge loop from Carnegie Mellon University

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Panther Hollow Lake – Hot Metal Bridge loop from Carnegie Mellon University

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Panther Hollow Lake – Hot Metal Bridge loop from Carnegie Mellon University

01:47

27.5km

230m

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: May 28, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 2.60 km for 75 m

After 3.19 km for 132 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.80 km

Panther Hollow Lake

Highlight • Lake

Head down to the lake or take in the view from above on the Panther Hollow Bridge. In the winter, you can find people ice skating. If you’re lucky, you …

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3.58 km

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

Highlight • Structure

This place has been established since 1893, offering a delightful garden experience for the area. Spanning 15 acres, it includes a 14-room glasshouse and 23 distinct gardens, making it a …

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7.04 km

Eliza Furnace Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Eliza Furnace Trail runs parallel to Monongahela River as part of the Three Rivers Heritage Trail between Hot Metal Bridge and Fort Pitt Bridge, connecting Schenley Park to Firstside Park. …

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13.0 km

Great Allegheny Passage Trailhead – Point State Park

Highlight • Trail

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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17.5 km

South Side Trail - The Color Park

Highlight • Trail

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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20.1 km

Hofbräuhaus Pittsburgh

Highlight • Pub

Get the Dunkel and a Pretzel

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20.7 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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24.9 km

Schenley Park Historic Landmark

Highlight • Historical Site

Established in 1889 through a land donation by Mary Schenley, this park encompasses 456 acres of trails, woods, and various attractions. Recognized as one of the historic landmarks in the …

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27.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.0 km

2.84 km

756 m

528 m

426 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.0 km

12.0 km

871 m

769 m

649 m

189 m

Elevation

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Panther Hollow Lake – Hot Metal Bridge loop from Carnegie Mellon University

Panther Hollow Lake

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

Eliza Furnace Trail

Great Allegheny Passage Trailhead – Point State Park

South Side Trail - The Color Park

Hofbräuhaus Pittsburgh

Hot Metal Bridge

Schenley Park Historic Landmark

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