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Eliza Furnace Trail Entrance
4.4 ★★★★☆ 17 Google reviews · Running trail in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Eliza Furnace Trail Entrance's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Eliza Furnace Trail Entrance
Pittsburgh has changed greatly from when I was a kid growing up here in the 70s and 80s. These hiking sand biking trails are amazing.
This is a great trail for a quick ride/walk. It is an interesting mix of urban/nature. I love during rush hour when I am flying past the cars stuck in traffic. Be sure to cross the Hot Metal Bridge to get an epic view of the city.
Trail for 🥾 hiking and walking, bicycling.good place to walk your dog. It's peaceful and safe. Nice place to meditate and think about your day.
Trail conditions & character
Plan your run at Eliza Furnace Trail Entrance
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
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Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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