Field guide
Three Rivers Heritage Trail parking and access points
Find official information on the 24 parking areas for the Three Rivers Heritage Trail. This guide covers trail access, length, and facilities for runners.
The Three Rivers Heritage Trail is a 33‑mile urban riverfront trail system in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County. The nonlinear trail has segments along both banks of the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio Rivers.
This guide provides official details for runners and hikers. Information includes the location of parking areas, on-trail facilities, and the types of trail sections you will encounter.
Official facts at a glance
- Type of trail
- Designated National Recreation Trail system and recognized Heritage Trail
- Trail type
- nonlinear trail
- Trail type
- urban riverfront trail system
- Location
- segments on both banks of the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio Rivers within Allegheny County with access to city of Pittsburgh neighborhoods, river town business districts, and local attractions.
- Location
- along both sides of all three rivers in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County
- Total length
- 35-mile
- Total length
- 33‑mile
- Number of parking areas
- 24
- Number of bathrooms
- 11
- Number of drinking water stations
- 7
- Trail sections
- Some sections are traffic-free (light red), others are shared with vehicle traffic (dark red).
- Number of Fix-It Stations
- 9
- Connects to
- dense urban areas, popular shopping and entertainment districts, and green space
- Signage
- identified with signage relating to cultural heritage of the area
Source: Three Rivers Heritage Trail (friendsoftheriverfront.org). Official page, checked Oct 21, 2026.
Parking and trail access
The trail system has 24 designated parking areas. These provide access to segments of the trail that connect to city of Pittsburgh neighborhoods, river town business districts, and local attractions.
Trail conditions and route
The Three Rivers Heritage Trail is a designated National Recreation Trail. Some sections are traffic-free, while others are shared with vehicle traffic. The route is identified with signage relating to the cultural heritage of the area.
On-trail facilities
There are facilities available along the route. The trail system includes 11 bathrooms, 7 drinking water stations, and 9 Fix-It Stations for public use.
Before you go
- Locate one of the 24 parking areas near your intended starting point.
- Note that some trail sections are shared with vehicle traffic.
- Plan your hydration around the 7 drinking water stations.
- Check the locations of the 11 bathrooms along the trail.
- Be aware that the trail is a nonlinear system with multiple segments.
Nearby options: running and active spots in Pittsburgh. All cities: City running and hiking guides.