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Waterfront Trailhead - Great Allegheny Passage
4.6 ★★★★★ 52 Google reviews · Running trail in Homestead, Pennsylvania · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Waterfront Trailhead - Great Allegheny Passage'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 Waterfront Trailhead - Great Allegheny Passage
“Nice quite trail along side the river that follows all the way to Washington DC, dogs welcome and bikes as well”
A nice pavel trail along the Monongahela river that's part of GAP trail
3 inches of snow from Homestead to Mckeesport. Only person from the flyover to the area around Kennywood. Witnessed a female eagle. Great place to run.
Beautiful trail, nicely maintained. It was an easy ride, not challenging even for a beginner like me.
The goats are back. This portion of the trail runs behind the Waterfront stores and apartments. It's a short stretch but a nice stretch used by bikes, walkers, random runners and dog walkers. The goats helped create some good views of the water and Duck Hallow which is across the water.
Trail conditions & character
“Nice quite trail along side the river that follows all the way to Washington DC, dogs welcome and bikes as well”
“Nice trailhead of the GAP with lots of food and drink options.”
Plan your run at Waterfront Trailhead - Great Allegheny Passage
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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.
- Websitegaptrail.org
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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 |
Running trails near Homestead
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Duck Hollow Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 107 reviews
Fishing, bird-watching and cycling spot featuring a paved path, a riverfront trail and shaded areas.
Three Rivers Water Trail Launch- Duck Hollow
3.8 ★★★★☆ 4 reviews
Homestead Frick Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 81 reviews
Park with a playground and picnic tables, plus opportunities for hiking.
Great Allegheny Passage Conservancy
3.9 ★★★★☆ 25 reviews
Hazelwood Greenway
4.3 ★★★★☆ 61 reviews
Green space for hiking & cycling that connects to other parks along the Monongahela River.