StepTrek Route: Black Route 2026

Turn right. Walk one long block to Clover St.

Keep right and follow Berg through neighborhood to Cologne St.

Cross Cologne St. Make left and descend 61 steps to Patterson. Though SSSNA lobbies to repair and restore badly damaged steps, the city removed 25 deteriorated steps in 2014 between Patterson and Salisbury streets below you. You can help protect and retain city steps by utilizing the City of Pittsburgh’s 311 system.

Make left. Follow Cobden as it bears right to join Berg St.

Turn right. Walk up past Flynn Way to Cobden St.

Coal was mined in this area and transported by incline down the slope to the mills. To house the workers, the coal company built the eight houses on right, which begin at 2904 Stromberg. The first four have traditional tent or sloped roofs and the next four have pyramid roofs.

Make right and continue to Northview St.

Make left and descend a short distance to Stromberg St.

Cross Barry and ascend these 85 steps through a canopy of trees. After the last step, keep right and walk along Sumner St. to Oakley Way.

Cross Barry and turn left to climb the 48 steps on right side to the top of the curve. Stop when you reach the fire hydrant on the right. Across are Sumner St. Steps.