South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association

"Neighbors working together to make the Slopes a more livable, beautiful, and safe community"

StepTrek Route: Black Route 2024

Black/East Route 2024

  • Jane St. Steps

    Make right and ascend 34 steps to Mary St.

  • Harcum Way

    Turn right. Though the sign ahead reads “No Outlet,” continue up slight grade past Print Shop Lofts. At the end of Harcum, follow the path up a slight grade cleared through this area for approximately 200 feet to a set of steps at the end of Harcum.

  • S. 30th St. Steps

    Make left and descend 108 steps to Mary St. Cross Mary and drop down another 41 steps to Harcum Way.

  • Josephine St.

    Careful as you cross and turn right on Josephine. On the uphill side of Josephine are an embankment and walls of the former water reservoir that preceded Monongahela Park. Continue up to 30th St. Steps just past 2925 Josephine.

  • Telescope St. Steps

    Make right and descend 56 steps. Continue along Telescope to Josephine St.

  • Shelly St.

    Keep right and walk along lower section of Shelly St., below the iron fence constructed by Work Projects Administration. Continue about 100 feet to Telescope St. Steps, located before 2739 Shelly.

  • * Monongahela Park

    * Monongahela Park

    Turn left into park. Cross the short clearing, take 1 step up and descend 18 steps to the ball fields. Years ago this grassy area was a city reservoir. The basin was filled with earth in the 1950s. Many local groups use this large, level field for organized sports and exercise. Cross to the far left corner marked by a guardrail to exit the park onto Shelly St.

  • Northview St. Steps

    Make left and descend 114 steps through a nicely shaded area. The remains of a foundation stand near the bottom on the right. Where the steps come out of the woods is a park. Straight ahead is Josephine St. Make a left and walk through Monongahela Park. Do not descend to Josephine St.

  • Northview St.

    Make left. Ahead is a commanding view of the Cathedral of Learning and Oakland. Descend past Flynn Way and Stromberg St. to where Northview bends to the right. On the left, just past the guardrail and before 3111 Northview, are Northview St. Steps.

  • Cobden St.

    Make right. The course takes you along the crest of a knoll, with yards sloping down on either side. You will pass the Cobden Street Basketball Court on your right. Continue past Sumner St. to Northview St.