We're Friends of the Riverfront, the organization that builds and maintains the 33+ miles - and counting - of the Three Rivers Heritage Trail and Water Trail.

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Abandoned Boat Policy

New policy regarding boat racks along the Three Rivers Water Trail

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See what kind of impact the Three Rivers Heritage Trail truly has!

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Color Park

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Bathrooms (11)
Parking (24)
Drinking Water (7)
Businesses (4)
Fix-It Stations (8)
Alerts (1)

Light red indicates the section is traffic-free. Dark red indicates the section is shared with vehicle traffic.

The Three Rivers Heritage Trail is an expansive 33‑mile urban riverfront trail system along both sides of all three rivers in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County. The trail connects visitors to opportunities for recreation and commuting for both residents and visitors to the region, and allows access to dense urban areas, popular shopping and entertainment districts, and green space.

Trail Alerts

Closure

Three Rivers Heritage Trail
April 16, 2025

Starting May 8th, the portion of Nine Mile Run Trail between Duck Hollow and Commercial St. will be closed unremittingly until the end of September for the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh’s (URA) Swisshelm Park Solar Project.

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Events

Water Trail Care Tuesday - Sharpsburg

May 13^th @ 10:00am - 1:00pm

Join us on the Sharpsburg segment of the Three Rivers Water Trail for a Water Trail Care Tuesday opportunity! Volunteers will tend to tree tubes, collect litter around James Sharp Landing Water Trail Launch, clear undesired vegetation, as well as other general trail maintenance needs. This is a river-based event.

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Water Trail Care Wednesday - Verona

May 14^th @ 5:30pm - 8:00pm

Join us on the Verona segment of the Three Rivers Water Trail for a Water Trail Care Wednesday opportunity! Volunteers will collect litter around the Verona Water Trail Launch and surrounding areas as well as other general trail maintenance needs. This is a river-based event.

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Train on the Trail - Watercraft and Boat Safety

May 18^th @ 9:00am - 12:00pm

Join Friends of the Riverfront for 2025's fourth Train on the Trail session! American Canoe Association certified Instructor, Jamie Cortese, will be leading us on an introductory level overview of kayak and canoe basics, foundational non-motorized safety, and general approaches to launching and paddling our Three Rivers!

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News

News from the Trail: Ambassador Correspondence

April 29, 2025 No Comments

2025 Earth Day Volunteer Event

April 28, 2025 No Comments

Support the Trails

We offer trail clean up events for volunteers and regular stewardship opportunities. Your financial support helps build and maintain the Three Rivers Heritage Trail and Water Trail.

We're Friends of the Riverfront, the organization that builds and maintains the 33+ miles - and counting - of the Three Rivers Heritage Trail and Water Trail.

Featured

Abandoned Boat Policy

Read our 2024 Trail Economic Impact Study

Color Park

Friends founded & maintains Pittsburgh's only graffiti park

Wear Your Support for Friends

Read our Water Trail Management Plan