![]() The Great Allegheny Passage is one smooth ride stretching 150 miles from Cumberland, Md., through the Laurel Highlands and into Pittsburgh offering travelers fun on two wheels or two feet. Get ready for the ride of your life as you bike the Great Allegheny Passage, 335 miles of adventure spreading across two states and the District of Columbia. This diverse trail ranges from paved areas to rugged terrain and steep inclines. Venture a little further into Allegheny County on the Rachel Carson Trail a 35.7-mile day-hike trail connecting North Park in central Allegheny County to Harrison Hills County Park in its northeast corner. The trail connects Downtown to adjacent city areas including Oakland, the North Shore, the South Side and the Strip District. The Three Rivers Heritage Trail System is a 33-mile trail and greenway system that goes through Downtown Pittsburgh running along both sides of the Allegheny, Monongahela and Ohio Rivers. ![]() ![]() Take your exploration to the next level by delighting in the beauty of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County on one of the diverse hiking trails that stretch through 24 miles of the city. Our trails are friendly to hikers, bikers, horseback riders, and runners. Visitors can also track their location and get current weather conditions. Park visitors can download the Allegheny County Parks Trails App to easily choose which one to traverse by viewing its length, difficulty, and elevation profile. The Allegheny County Parks offer over 180 miles of trails throughout the nine parks. Many of these steps are considered part of the local transit system, and are a great way to start exploring the city on foot. The highest concentration of city steps is in the South Side Slopes neighborhood which holds its annual StepTrek event in October that allows walkers to climb the many steps in the slopes while benefiting step maintenance in the area. There are over 700 outdoor stairways within Pittsburgh's city limits, totaling 24,090 vertical feet. Pittsburgh Celebrates Juneteenth Freedom DayĬheck out the extensive trail information below and begin your own outdoor urban adventure! Hiking Trails
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