Activity Mount Washington
Duquesne Incline
An activity in Mount Washington, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Late morning Jan 1.
Why go
Cable car from 1877 that climbs Mount Washington in wooden cars, with an observation deck at the top.
It is one of 6 curated places we feature in Mount Washington, alongside 2 sights, 1 activity and 1 place to eat. 2 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Grandview Avenue overlooks and Point State Park. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.
- Type
- Activity · Sight
- Neighborhood
- Mount Washington
- Price
- $
- Time needed
- 45 min
- Best time
- Late morning Jan 1
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 3 beyond Mount Washington. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Grandview Avenue overlooks
Row of overlook platforms along the ridge with a full view of downtown, the Point and the bridges.
Sight · 0.1 mi straight-line - 2Point State Park
Park at the tip of downtown where the Allegheny and Monongahela meet to form the Ohio.
Outdoors · Downtown & the Cultural District · 0.6 mi straight-line - 3Station Square
Old Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad station and freight buildings on the riverbank, now shops and restaurants.
Sight · 0.6 mi straight-line - 4Future of Pittsburgh ball rise
At midnight the illuminated ball rises nearly 75 feet at Stanwix Street and Penn Avenue as fireworks go off.
Sight · Downtown & the Cultural District · 0.7 mi straight-line - 5The Rink at PPG Place
Outdoor ice rink around a tall Christmas tree in the plaza of the glass PPG Place towers.
Activity · Downtown & the Cultural District · 0.8 mi straight-line - 6Monongahela Incline
Oldest operating funicular in the US, from 1870, running down the hill to Station Square.
Activity · 0.8 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Duquesne Incline is a stop on our Pittsburgh New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Mount Washington
Duquesne Incline is our only activity pick in Mount Washington; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Mount Washington guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Mount Washington run from 34°F in January to 84°F in July; June is usually the wettest month. For Duquesne Incline itself, we suggest: Late morning Jan 1.
Modelled monthly averages for Mount Washington from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Mount Washington weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Duquesne Incline, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Coordinates
- 40.43917, -80.01806
- Destination
- Mount Washington, Pennsylvania
- Website
- duquesneincline.org
Duquesne Incline: quick answers
How much time do you need at Duquesne Incline?
Plan on about 45 minutes at Duquesne Incline. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Duquesne Incline?
Our pick: Late morning Jan 1. Insider tip: Bring cash or a transit card and check holiday hours before you go.
Which TripsCircle routes include Duquesne Incline?
Duquesne Incline appears on Pittsburgh New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Duquesne Incline to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Mount Washington.
Plan Mount Washington
- Mount Washington travel guide 6 places
- Best time to visit Mount Washington weather by month
Lists & regions
Also in Mount Washington
- Primanti Bros. Food
- Strip District Shopping
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.