Congratulations to our Executive Director, Kelsey Ripper, upon being recognized as one of 2025's "40 Under 40" honorees!

We're Friends of the Riverfront, the organization that builds and stewards the 35+ 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

Building Trails, Building Bridges

Our bi-annual fundraiser is back, and tickets go on sale in August!

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Color Park

Friends founded & maintains Pittsburgh's only graffiti park

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Read our Water Trail Management Plan

See the future of water recreation in Allegheny Cty

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Full Trail
North Side
Downtown
South Side & Eliza Furnace

Trail Access (29)
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

North Side
June 27, 2025

The segment of Three Rivers Heritage Trail in Chateau between Branchport Street and N Franklin Street will be temporarily closed due to repairs needed. It will be closed to all pedestrian and bike traffic. The suggested detour uses Metropolitan St.

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Events

Water Trail Care Thursday - Heinz Quay

August 14^th @ 9:00am - 12:00pm

Join us at the Heinz Quay Launch on the Ohio River section of the Three Rivers Water Trail for a river-based Water Trail Care Thursday opportunity! Volunteers will launch from Heinz Quay and paddle down river towards the West End Bridge. Volunteers will collect trash along the way, docking on the riverbanks where we can to get out and collect trash.

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Train on the Trail - Watershed Quality

August 14^th @ 10:00am - 12:00pm

Upstream will be leading an in-person training session where participants will learn about watershed quality, the history and restoration work in Nine Mile Run, plastic pollution, and more!

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Upkeep Trail Care Tuesday - Eliza Furnace

August 19^th @ 10:00am - 12:00pm

Join us on the Eliza Furnace section of the Three Rivers Heritage Trail for an UpKeep Trail Care opportunity! Volunteers will clear undesired and encroaching vegetation, tend to trees, collect litter and clear debris, and other general trail maintenance needs.

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News

Kelsey Ripper, Executive Director, Named as 40 under 40 Honoree

July 31, 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.

Congratulations to our Executive Director, Kelsey Ripper, upon being recognized as one of 2025's "40 Under 40" honorees!

We're Friends of the Riverfront, the organization that builds and stewards the 35+ miles - and counting - of the Three Rivers Heritage Trail and Water Trail.

Featured

Abandoned Boat Policy

Building Trails, Building Bridges

Color Park

Friends founded & maintains Pittsburgh's only graffiti park

Read our Water Trail Management Plan