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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Funding for our Hazelwood to Carrie Furnace project

We’ve secured funding to move forward with engineering for the trail extension from Duck Hollow to Carrie Furnace

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Our 2025 Year in Review is Here

Our 2025 Annual Report is officially ready! Check out all of the amazing things we did last year

Read the 2025 Annual Report

Multiple Part-Time Positions Open

We currently have a Trail Experience internship and two part-time Stewardship positions open!

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Friends Celebrates 35 Years in 2026

Founded in 1991, we've been around to help build, steward, and advocate for trails

Read our History Book

Full Trail
North Side
Downtown
South Side & Eliza Furnace

Trail Access (29)
Bathrooms (12)
Parking (24)
Drinking Water (7)
Businesses (4)
Fix-It Stations (9)
Alerts (3)

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

Trail Hazard

Three Rivers Heritage Trail
February 5, 2026

The trail along River Ave around Herr’s Island Bridge will be narrowed temporarily as ALCOSAN does construction. Starting February 20 and lasting 2 weeks, this section will be narrowed to 5 feet but will allow for users to carefully use the section.

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Closure

North Side
December 8, 2025

The trail between W. North Ave and past Kroll Dr. to under the West End Bridge in Chateau will be closed temporarily as the Esplanade Project breaks ground starting December 10 until summer of 2026. On-road detour and detour signage to be followed.

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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

Trail Care Thursday - River Avenue

February 19^th @ 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Join us on the River Avenue section of the Three Rivers Heritage Trail for a Trail Care Thursday opportunity! Volunteers will collect litter, remove stickers and graffiti, as well as other general trail maintenance needs.

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Trail Care Thursday - Eliza Furnace

February 26^th @ 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Join us on the Eliza Furnace section of the Three Rivers Heritage Trail for a Trail Care Thursday opportunity! Volunteers will collect litter, remove stickers and graffiti, as well as other general trail maintenance needs.

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Train on the Trail - Winter Tree Identification

February 28^th @ 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Join Friends of the Riverfront on Saturday, February 28 on the Lawrenceville segment of the Three Rivers Heritage Trail for our first Train on the Trail session of 2026! The Audubon Society of Western Pa will be leading an in-person training session where participants will learn how to identify winter trees based on bark, twigs, buds, shape, and even smell. Join us as we take a closer look at the diverse species of trees present along the Three Rivers Heritage Trail!

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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 stewards the 35+ miles - and counting - of the Three Rivers Heritage Trail and Water Trail.

Featured

Funding for our Hazelwood to Carrie Furnace project

Our 2025 Year in Review is Here

Multiple Part-Time Positions Open

Friends Celebrates 35 Years in 2026