The Three Rivers Heritage Trail is a wonderful pedestrian trail and greenway system in the Pittsburgh region running for 21 miles along both sides of the Allegheny, Monongahela and Ohio Rivers, it is an almost complete public route for cyclists, walkers, runners, and in some places rollerbladers. The Friends of the Riverfront is dedicated to the continued expansion of the Three Rivers Heritage Trail.

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They recently had a "Town Hall" style meeting at the Boyd Community Center on Saturday March 6th with about 65 local residents in attendence.  The presentation outlined the proposed trail from Millvale, through Sharpsburg, Aspinwall, O'Hara, Blawnox and then continuing up the Allegheny River.  (click here for the map) (click here for the video presentation)

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This will not be easy because the trail is expensive and lots of individual property owners are in the path.  In fact, I would say it's impossible, however when you look at the current trail it's amazing what has been accomplished so far.  Can you imaging a trail along the Allegheny River from Sharpsburgh to Harmar?  This would transform the region, it would be a huge asset and would get tons of use.  If you can get excited about the potential, support Friends of the Riverfront.   - thanks