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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New policy regarding boat racks along the Three Rivers Water Trail

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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 intermittently until the end of September for the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh’s (URA) Swisshelm Park Solar Project.

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Events

Trail Care Tuesday - Allegheny RiverTrail Park

June 10^th @ 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Join us on the Aspinwall section of the Three Rivers Heritage Trail for a Trail Care Tuesday opportunity! Volunteers will collect litter, clear undesired vegetation, as well as other general trail maintenance needs.

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Train on the Trail - Birding on the Three Rivers Heritage Trail

June 17^th @ 8:30am - 10:00am

Join Friends of the Riverfront for 2025's sixth Train on the Trail session! Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy's Naturalist Educator, Stephen Bucklin, will be leading us on a bird walk along the Three Rivers Heritage Trail.

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Water Trail Care Tuesday - Tarentum

June 17^th @ 10:00am - 1:00pm

Join us on the Tarentum segment of the Three Rivers Water Trail for a river-based Water Trail Care Thursday opportunity! Volunteers will collect litter around the Tarentum Water Trail Launch and surrounding areas. This is a river-based event.

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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