Mount Washington straddles the Monong Garcia River. Since the surrounding residential areas are much higher than downtown Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh has built many slopes and cable cars in the past to facilitate transportation. Only two slopes survive today: the Duquesne slope, built in 1877; and the Monong Garcia slope, built in 1870. They are currently included in Pittsburgh's public transportation system. For locals, the slopes of Monong Garcia are more accessible because it is connected to the train station; but the scenery along the Duquesne line is better, and at its top, visitors can see the beautiful skyline of the steel city.
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