Allegheny County Rivers
CENTRAL LOOP - (16) Western Penitentiary and Woods Run

 

Directions:  Return to PA 28 and turn left to Pittsburgh. Continue straight until PA 28 ends at the Stadium Circle. Get on the ramp to the West End Bridge. Do not get on the bridge but continue straight onto Chateau Street. Drive 1.6 miles to Western Penitentiary at Doerr Street. Turn left and drive 0.1 miles to the Ohio River. Parking is difficult during the week. This site offers a great view of the channel between Brunot's Island and Woods Run. When most water in western Pennsylvania is frozen a large flock of waterfowl forms here.

 

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