Activity Mount Washington
Monongahela Incline
An activity in Mount Washington, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 20 minutes. Best time to go: Early afternoon Jan 1.
Why go
Oldest operating funicular in the US, from 1870, running down the hill to Station Square.
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 Station Square and The Rink at PPG Place. At about 20 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.
- Type
- Activity · Sight
- Neighborhood
- Mount Washington
- Price
- $
- Time needed
- 20 min
- Best time
- Early afternoon Jan 1
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 5 beyond Mount Washington. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Station Square
Old Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad station and freight buildings on the riverbank, now shops and restaurants.
Sight · 0.2 mi straight-line - 2The 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 · 0.6 mi straight-line - 3Original Oyster House
Pittsburgh's oldest bar and restaurant, open on Market Square since 1870, known for oversized fish sandwiches.
Food · Downtown & the Cultural District · 0.6 mi straight-line - 4Point State Park
Park at the tip of downtown where the Allegheny and Monongahela meet to form the Ohio.
Outdoors · Downtown & the Cultural District · 0.7 mi straight-line - 5Future 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 - 6Omni William Penn Hotel
Grand 1916 hotel on Mellon Square, with a palm court lobby and a Prohibition-themed bar downstairs.
Stay · Downtown & the Cultural District · 0.8 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Monongahela Incline is a stop on our Pittsburgh New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More things to do in Mount Washington
Another curated activity in Mount Washington. 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 Monongahela Incline itself, we suggest: Early afternoon 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 Monongahela Incline, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Coordinates
- 40.43194, -80.00556
- Destination
- Mount Washington, Pennsylvania
- Website
- rideprt.org
Monongahela Incline: quick answers
How much time do you need at Monongahela Incline?
Plan on about 20 minutes at Monongahela Incline. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Monongahela Incline?
Our pick: Early afternoon Jan 1. Insider tip: Ride it down to finish your walk along the ridge.
Which TripsCircle routes include Monongahela Incline?
Monongahela Incline appears on Pittsburgh New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Monongahela 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
- Grandview Avenue overlooks Sight
- Strip District Shopping
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.