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Pius St. Cont’d

Continue along Pius toward town. The former convent at 66 Pius Street, on the left, is now a condominium complex. The building was once part of St. Michael Parish. You’ll make a right on S. 15th St., but here is … Continue reading

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* All Wars Memorial

Just past 107 Pius St., overlooking South Side Flats, is the small, but tidy All Wars Memorial, which is maintained by Slopes’ residents. Tucked behind a gate and row of shrubs, the site honors members of the community who served … Continue reading

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Pius St.

Continue along left side of Pius. Signs of prior commercial use on ground floor storefronts dot the street, as seen at 178 Pius, a restaurant and former social club, and 126 Pius, which once housed a neighborhood bakery. Signage throughout … Continue reading

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S. 18th St.

Cross S. 18th St. at light to Pius St. on the opposite side.

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Mission St. Bridge & Steps

Under the bridge towering over StepTrek registration and Marketplace are the Mission St. Steps. You’ll find them under the left side of the bridge. Climb a total of 102 steps to the intersection of Mission St. and S. 18th St.

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* South Side Park

Efforts continue to reclaim a 64 acre park that extends from Josephine St. below to the heights of the Slopes. In this wooded hillside are streams, ball fields and footpaths. Volunteers have removed invasive plants and helped build its trails. … Continue reading

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S. 21st St.

You are standing at the top of S. 21st St. in South Side Park. Begin by walking toward Mission St. Bridge.

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Pittsburgh StepTrek 2022 – Gold Route

If joining from the Black/East Route, begin with #5. * Denotes history or significant site.

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