September 20, 2025

The second stop on our ice cream hike brought us up a mountain and into a part of the city we don’t frequent often. While Mount Washington is only a bridge away from Downtown, the river, combined with the steep slope, separate it from much of Pittsburgh. We used the Monongahela Incline to make it up to the top. Grandview Avenue, the street that runs along the top of the ridge, feels almost touristy, thanks to its famous attraction the Incline. While we were there, Party on the Mount, a block party, was being set up, featuring a portable Ferris wheel.

We headed to Di Fiore’s Ice Cream for a sweet treat. Pippa had their Mango ice cream, Greg had Black Raspberry, and Edmund had a Root Beer Float.

One of the overlooks on Mount Washington is home to the annual Easter blessing of the city, hosted by the Christian Leaders Fellowship. Liddy has been a part of the ceremony since 2014.

Fun Fact:
During the late 1800s, Pittsburgh was home to around two dozen inclines. Originally used to transport coal and other freight, they soon became used for people as well. At least five of these helped residents to access the neighborhood of Mount Washington. Today only two inclines remain, the Monongahela connecting Mount Washington and South Shore and the Duquesne connecting South Shore and Duquesne Heights.