Riverside Trail
This trail is unique in that it runs along large ledges and weaves through section of tall bamboo plants. The trailhead can be found at the entrance to the parking lot right where Barking rd meets the hairpin turn that leads to a dead end. The trail meets up again with Barking Rd about 0.6 to 0.7 miles down. We almost made it to the end of the trail before turning back since there wasn't much else to see.
Follow the blue blaze/arrow signs on the trees.
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- Distance
- 1.2 mi
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Type
- Out-and-Back
- Est. Time
- 36 min
- Elev. Gain
- 117'
- Rating
- 0.0
- Added
- October 02, 2017
- Updated
- June 06, 2018
Weather Forecast
Tonight
Low
-2°F
Snow Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High
14°F
Partly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low
2°F
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High
16°F
Partly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low
-6°F
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High
13°F
Partly Sunny
Friday Night
Low
-10°F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High
13°F
Slight Chance Snow Showers
Saturday Night
Low
0°F
Slight Chance Snow Showers
Sunday
High
18°F
Slight Chance Snow Showers
Sunday Night
Low
4°F
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Monday
High
24°F
Slight Chance Snow Showers
Monday Night
Low
12°F
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Tuesday
High
26°F
Mostly Cloudy
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Total Change
82'
Ascent
117'
Descent
119'
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Features
- Dogs
Points of interest
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Parking
40.532913, -79.781814 -
Main Trailhead
40.532817, -79.781859 -
Allegheny River view
40.532528, -79.783608 -
Old structure with foundation
40.53274, -79.785067
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Parking
40.532913, -79.781814 -
Main Trailhead
40.532817, -79.781859 -
Point-of-Interest
40.532552, -79.785725 -
Ledges
40.532872, -79.7884
Safety information
For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.
Markers
Blaze Color
Blue
0000cc
Availability
All seasons
Surface type
Dirt
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