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Gems in Pittsburgh Metro - 1

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gem Favorite Home of the trails namesake, Rachel Carson, conservationist and author.

Rachel Carson Homestead

(2) Springdale, PA

Recommended Routes in Pittsburgh Metro - 11

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Favorite Looking ahead, you can see the next mile of RCT, down the utility corridor, nearing Rt 28, and then heading up Ridge Road, and back into trails at the top of the hill.
Difficult Difficult

Rachel Carson Trail

39.1 mi 62.9 km 5,612' Up 1710.46 m Up 5,427' Down 1654.14 m Down

Gibsonia, PA
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Favorite No Photos
Intermediate Intermediate

Twin Hills Park Loop

0.7 mi 1.2 km 93' Up 28.4 m Up 100' Down 30.45 m Down

Dormont, PA
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Favorite Allegheny Observatory in the snow
Intermediate Intermediate

Riverview Park Adventure

3.1 mi 5.0 km 386' Up 117.53 m Up 386' Down 117.61 m Down

Millvale, PA
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Favorite Start of Perimeter Trail.
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Boyce Mayview Perimeter Loop

7.5 mi 12.1 km 898' Up 273.6 m Up 897' Down 273.52 m Down

Thompso…, PA
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Favorite Sweeping bend along the hill side
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

North Park Multi-Trail Circuit (Orange - Green - Red/Blue Blazes)

18.9 mi 30.3 km 1,844' Up 561.92 m Up 1,870' Down 569.94 m Down

Allison…, PA
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Favorite Bridge over waterfall at the end of cat fish pond
Intermediate Intermediate

Cool Spirit Loop

5.7 mi 9.1 km 525' Up 160.02 m Up 525' Down 160.05 m Down

Versailles, PA
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Favorite The view from the top of the Witch Hazel Trail.
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

15 Switchbacks

6.1 mi 9.8 km 514' Up 156.72 m Up 514' Down 156.72 m Down

Versailles, PA
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Favorite Looking ahead, you can see the next mile of RCT, down the utility corridor, nearing Rt 28, and then heading up Ridge Road, and back into trails at the top of the hill.
Very Difficult Very Difficult

Rachel Carson Trail Challenge

39.1 mi 62.9 km 6,014' Up 1833.08 m Up 5,831' Down 1777.15 m Down

Gibsonia, PA
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Favorite Spring on the trail.
Intermediate Intermediate

Boyce Park East and West Loop

7.9 mi 12.8 km 657' Up 200.39 m Up 668' Down 203.54 m Down

Plum, PA
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Favorite View from the plateau toward Bandi Schaum Field. There are also amazing views of downtown Pittsburgh.
Intermediate Intermediate

Ol Renziehausen

0.9 mi 1.5 km 149' Up 45.53 m Up 152' Down 46.39 m Down

Mount O…, PA
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Favorite Climbing up the green trail
Intermediate Intermediate

Hell Hath No Hurry Course (modified)

7.2 mi 11.5 km 763' Up 232.53 m Up 762' Down 232.34 m Down

Rennerdale, PA
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Pittsburgh Metro Running

  • 420 Miles 676 Kilometers of Trail
  • 11 Recommended Routes
  • 1 Gem Gems
  • 74 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 160 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 23 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in Pittsburgh Metro - 246

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3.0 mi 4.9 km #1Tom's Run Loop
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Emsworth, PA
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Emsworth, PA
0.6 mi 0.9 km #2Memorial Trail
Difficult Difficult
Oakmont, PA
Difficult Difficult
Oakmont, PA
1.0 mi 1.6 km #3Iron Gate
Difficult Difficult
Homestead, PA
Difficult Difficult
Homestead, PA
152.4 mi 245.3 km #4Great Allegheny Passage
Easy Easy
Mount Oliver, PA
Easy Easy
Mount Oliver, PA
0.8 mi 1.3 km #5Nature Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Glenshaw, PA
Intermediate Intermediate
Glenshaw, PA
6.0 mi 9.7 km #6Red/Blue Blaze
Intermediate Intermediate
Gibsonia, PA
Intermediate Intermediate
Gibsonia, PA
0.3 mi 0.4 km #7Cave Trail
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Coraopolis, PA
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Coraopolis, PA
3.0 mi 4.8 km #8Golf Course Trail (Orange Blaze)
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Gibsonia, PA
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Gibsonia, PA
0.9 mi 1.5 km #9Roller Coaster
Intermediate Intermediate
Edgewood, PA
Intermediate Intermediate
Edgewood, PA
1.6 mi 2.6 km #10Hemlock Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Coraopolis, PA
Intermediate Intermediate
Coraopolis, PA

Photos of Pittsburgh Metro - 105

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A waterfall along the Green loop.
Apr 10, 2015 near Rennerdale, PA
Climbing up the green trail
Apr 20, 2016 near Rennerdale, PA
Great waterfall mid-trail. Water level is currently low.
Aug 24, 2016 near Glenshaw, PA
Bridge over waterfall at the end of cat fish pond
Apr 8, 2018 near Lincoln, PA
Harmony Trail Sign
May 30, 2021 near Wexford, PA
Spring beginning to take shape
Jan 13, 2022 near Bell Acres, PA
An attractive and welcoming path along the stream
Jan 13, 2022 near Bell Acres, PA
Sleepy Hollow Trail Creek: RXH or ride through a beautiful woodland with birdsong and a variety plant life!
Mar 8, 2023 near South P…, PA

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