Originally Posted by
DIY masochist
Being from PGH, I just have to say I ride the trails at night all the time and have never had any issues. Yes there are sometimes homeless people sleeping, but they don't bother anyone. Drunk drivers on E. Carson St. in the South Side are way more dangerous than anything that will happen to you on the trail at night.
P.S. it looks like the South Side hostel just opened up! I can't post links, but Google South Side Traveler's Rest. I'll have to go check it out.
LOL! If you want danger on the river trails in Pittsburgh, try riding along the North Shore before a Steeler game. The number of inebriated people is staggering (as is their ability to walk). Do it once and you'll always check your game schedule calendar to make sure you never do it again.