Hello! We are planning a visit to Pittsburg in May and are planning to stay at The Landing Hotel adjacent to the Rivers casino. On the map the Three Rivers Heritage Trail is shown and it appears that we could use this trail to walk to PNC Park from our hotel. Is this true? And if we can walk to and from, is this a safe area to walk after dark? Thanks in advance!

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susinpgh t1_jegpss5 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 10:00 PM

Yep, it's a well-traveled area. By the by, you dropped the h in Pittsburgh!

The Science Museum is in between the stadiums and your hotel. There is soooo much to do in that area, hope you enjoy your stay.

shelliefalls OP t1_jegqeam wrote on March 31, 2023 at 10:05 PM

Thanks so much! This is great info. Sorry for the faux paux, I always do that!

susinpgh t1_jegr1ej wrote on March 31, 2023 at 10:09 PM

No worries, we're inordinately defensive about our h.

lvngstndm t1_jegmtqx wrote on March 31, 2023 at 9:39 PM

You’re fine.

Aggravating_Foot_528 t1_jegn1y8 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 9:41 PM

Yes. It's like a 5 min walk. It's safe. The hotel is right on the trail and so is PNC park Edit: 15 minutes. Not 5.

HomicidalHushPuppy t1_jegnxjt wrote on March 31, 2023 at 9:47 PM

There's also a staircase up to the Fort Duquesne Bridge so you can cross the river to Point State Park if you want to explore downtown. The 6th Street Bridge has easy foot access to downtown too, but it's closed for the time being.

shelliefalls OP t1_jeh30wv wrote on March 31, 2023 at 11:40 PM

Oh wow, thanks! We do plan to go to the Point State Park, so that's an awesome tip!!

HomicidalHushPuppy t1_jeh3d46 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 11:42 PM

Here's a Google Maps point so you don't walk past it

https://maps.app.goo.gl/SPBfpVHTVCVs1rVi9

It's just a few yards down a side sidewalk, not directly on the riverfront trail

Edit: link seems to be finicky, may not open properly

shelliefalls OP t1_jeh459q wrote on March 31, 2023 at 11:48 PM

Thanks! It's really is just right across. That's really good to know. ☺️

PGHxplant t1_jegpztk wrote on March 31, 2023 at 10:02 PM

It absolutely is. There will be lots of people on the trail as well as several pleasure boats tied up along the wharf. But if you're uncomfortable at any point, you can just walk along the sidewalk on North Shore Drive. And if you're really tuckered out, there are also pedicabs that run between PNC and the casino.

Aggravating_Foot_528 t1_jeguep1 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 10:34 PM

I'd take my chances with the angry geese on the trail than the drunk partiers on North Shore Drive.

HONK!!

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