We're Friends of the Riverfront, the organization that builds and maintains the 33+ miles - and counting - of the Three Rivers Heritage Trail and Water Trail.

  • Full Trail
  • North Side
  • Downtown
  • South Side & Eliza Furnace

Featured

Abandoned Boat Policy

New policy regarding boat racks along the Three Rivers Water Trail

(Almost) Earth Day Volunteer Opportunities

Join us on April 20th to celebrate Earth Day early!

Color Park

Friends founded & maintains Pittsburgh's only graffiti park

Wear Your Support for Friends

Sport official Friends of the Riverfront merchandise

Trail Alerts

Trail Detour

Trail Detour

Three Rivers Heritage Trail
April 22, 2024
The Strip District trail segment between 11th Street and 15th Street will be temporarily closed between during morning and afternoon hours Monday April 22 through Thursday April 25 to allow for riverfront tree and vine pruning. Detour to Waterfront Place.
Trail Detour

Trail Detour

Three Rivers Heritage Trail
March 24, 2023
The piers around the 9th, 7th, and 6th Street Bridges on the North Shore will be temporarily closed due to cleaning.
Trail Detour

Trail Detour

South Side & Eliza Furnace
September 16, 2022
The trail along 2nd Street in South Side is closed due to work to restore a historic building. Please follow detour signs in the area.

Events

Plant Walk with Herbalists without Borders

April 27th @ 11:00am - 1:00pm
As part of Celebrate Trails Day, we are partnering with Herbalists without Borders to put on a riverfront plant walk along the Three Rivers Heritage Trail!

Celebrate Trails Day Bike Ride

April 27th @ 11:00am - 3:00pm
As a part of Celebrate Trails Day, our Trail Development Team is hosting a fun-filled bike ride along the Three Rivers Heritage Trail starting at Millvale Riverfront Park! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, this event is perfect for all skill levels. Enjoy the scenic trails along the river, breathe in the fresh air, and soak up the sunshine with fellow biking enthusiasts.

Train on the Trail - Identifying Birds of the Three Rivers Heritage Trail

April 28th @ 8:30am - 10:00am
Join Friends of the Riverfront for 2024’s second Train on the Trail installment! Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy's Naturalist Educator, Stephen Bucklin, will be leading us on a bird walk along the Three Rivers Heritage Trail. Participants will learn to identify birds species and gain a understanding of the natural ecosystem surrounding our trail system.

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.

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