Cycle Through Pittsburgh’s Industrial History

August 21 at 9:00 AM

This active and eco-friendly excursion takes participants on a trail-side ride through Pittsburgh’s historic industrial landscape.

The tour takes advantage of local riverside trails to give riders a look at industry from the vantage point of its development along the Monongahela River. The group meets at Bessemer Court at Station Square, and progresses at a leisurely pace through the South Side along the South Side Trail. Riders then cross the Hot Metal Bridge and ride through a typical worker neighborhood before looping back to Station Square along the north side of the Monongahela River on the Eliza Furnace Trail.

At various stops along the route, guides identify and discuss the visible vestiges of former industrial sites and share stories of the workers who once made this region the Steelmaking Capital of the World. Trail access allows visitors to view several remnants of industry that remain hidden from everyday sight. 

Public tours will be held on the following Saturdays in 2010: June 19, July 24, August 21, and September 11. Private tours are also available. Advanced reservations are required and can be arranged by calling 412-464-4020 or purchase tickets online.

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