Pittsburgh stands out as America’s steepest walkable city due to its extreme hills and extensive pedestrian infrastructure. The city features Canton Avenue, recognized as the steepest public street in the continental U.S. with a 37% grade.[youtube +2]

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Pittsburgh boasts over 800 public staircases totaling about 25,000 feet of elevation change, earning it the nickname “City of Steps.” These stairs make steep terrain navigable on foot, supporting walkability despite dramatic inclines like Dornbush Street at 32%.[islands +1]