Pittsburgh, PA · separated · paved

Eliza Furnace Trail

2.7 mi Out-and-back 262 ft gain

The Three Rivers Heritage Trail is an urban rail trail paralleling the riverbanks in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Allegheny County for about 33 miles (53 km), often on both sides of the rivers, and offering views of the city. The trail owned largely owned by the City of Pittsburgh with support from community groups.

Live · updated Jul 28, 1:51 PM ET

Today's verdict

Thunderstorms in the forecast — lightning and cyclists are a bad combination.

Thunderstorms — lightning and cyclists do not mix — get off the road before they arrive.
46 mph wind — gusty and hazardous on exposed bridges and overpasses.
Pavement: wet — wet during the likely ride window — reduced braking, road spray, limited visibility to drivers.
Headwind on this route — 46 mph headwind outbound — expect a 46 mph headwind on the return.

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Best for bike commuting today

Route map

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Atmosphere

Air temp

73°F

Cloudy
Wind

46 mph

NW
Rain

75%

Next 24h: 0.05"
Humidity

83%

Surface & daylight

Pavement

wet

paved surface
Sunrise

6:13 AM
Sunset

8:39 PM

409 min remaining

Best time today

8 PM looks best — 75°F · 10 mph NW wind · partly cloudy.

2 PM

77°

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

8 mph NW

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3 PM

80°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

9 mph NW

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4 PM

79°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

10 mph NW

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5 PM

79°

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

12 mph NW

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6 PM

79°

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

12 mph NW

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7 PM

76°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

12 mph NW

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8 PM Best

75°

Partly Cloudy

10 mph NW

Wind on this route

46 mph headwind outbound — expect a 46 mph headwind on the return.

Currently 46 mph from the W (260°). Relative to this ride's overall bearing, a headwind.

Leg 1 Bearing 323° · quartering headwind 0.2 mi
Leg 2 Bearing 319° · quartering headwind 0.2 mi
Leg 3 Bearing 301° · quartering headwind 0.2 mi
Leg 4 Bearing 298° · quartering headwind 0.2 mi
Leg 5 Bearing 285° · headwind 0.2 mi
Leg 6 Bearing 266° · headwind 0.2 mi
Leg 7 Bearing 260° · headwind 0.2 mi
Leg 8 Bearing 253° · headwind 0.2 mi

Elevation profile

434 ft gain 414 ft loss Max 837' Min 709' 2.7 mi sampled

Score breakdown

73°F air Within comfort range, outside ideal

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46 mph wind Gusty and hazardous on exposed bridges and overpasses.

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Headwind on this route 46 mph headwind outbound — expect a 46 mph headwind on the return.

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Thunderstorms Lightning and cyclists do not mix — get off the road before they arrive.

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Pavement: wet Wet during the likely ride window — reduced braking, road spray, limited visibility to drivers.

-32

About this route

Distance: 2.7 mi one-way (double for round-trip)
Elevation gain: 262 ft
Surface: paved
Shape: Out-and-back
Traffic exposure: separated
Activities: road cycling · e bike · commuting · bike share-touring
Cycle network: LCN · route EFT
Start: 40.4264, -79.9539
City hub: Pittsburgh, PA
OSM: relation 4037819

Description sourced from the Wikipedia summary.