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Eliza Furnace Trail to Junction Hollow Trail Connection

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Distance:
0.5 Miles / 0.8 km
Type:
One-Way
Difficulty:
Easy
Time to Hike:
~15 minutes
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Surface Type:
Paved
Park:
Three Rivers Heritage Trail
Town:
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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40.42973, -79.950044
Added:
July 29, 2019
Updated:
January 23, 2020
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29'

Total Change
57'

Ascent
59'

Descent

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Key Takeaways

  • Connects the Eliza Furnace Trail and Junction Hollow Trail, offering a short, easy off-road route.
  • The trail involves a mix of sidewalk, off-road trail, and protected bicycle lanes, with some turns requiring caution.
  • Both Junction Hollow Trail and Eliza Furnace Trail parking lots can be used to access the connection, and dogs are permitted on leash.

Eliza Furnace Trail to Junction Hollow Trail Connection

The Eliza Furnace Trail to Junction Hollow Trail Connection in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is an easy 0.5-mile one-way off-road connecting trail that runs between between the Eliza Furnace Trail and the Junction Hollow Trail.

Starting from the Junction Hollow Trail, it follows a sidewalk along Boundary Street heading south. A little while after passing under a railroad bridge, the sidewalk becomes a trail, and continues as such until reaching protected bicycle lanes and a sidewalk along Saline Street. After following those until the end of Saline Street, the trail turns right, following the sidewalk along a retaining wall, making two more blind right turns until reaching the Eliza Furnace Trail parking lot.

Parking: The parking coordinates provided will bring you to the Junction Hollow Trail parking area; however, you can also park at the Eliza Furnace Trail lot as well.

Pets: Dogs are allowed if leashed and their waste must be carried out by the hiker.
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  1. Parking

    40.42973, -79.950044
  2. Main Trailhead

    40.429235, -79.94972
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