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Goldenrod Trail

The Goldenrod Trail at Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve, Pittsburgh, PA, is an easy 0.3 mile out-and-back hike that leads between the Spring Hollow trail and the Upper Trail.

You hike along the pond where you can sometimes find schools of goldfish warming in the sun. There's also a small enclosure for bats perched on a pole adjacent to the pond as well.

Biking and dogs are not allowed at this park.
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Know Before You Go

  • The Goldenrod Trail is a short, easy 0.3-mile trail in Fox Chapel, PA, connecting the Spring Hollow and Upper Trails.
  • The trail features a pond where goldfish can often be spotted and a bat enclosure.
  • Biking and dogs are prohibited on the Goldenrod Trail.
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Distance
0.3 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
9 min
Elev. Gain
50'
Rating
0.0
Added
March 26, 2017
Updated
June 10, 2018

Weather Forecast

Tonight
Low 18°F
Rain And Snow Showers
Thursday
High 22°F
Chance Snow Showers
Thursday Night
Low 16°F
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High 34°F
Light Snow Likely
Friday Night
Low 28°F
Light Snow Likely
Saturday
High 36°F
Light Snow
Saturday Night
Low 12°F
Light Snow
Sunday
High 21°F
Slight Chance Light Snow
Sunday Night
Low 12°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Snow
M.L. King Jr. Day
High 23°F
Chance Light Snow
Monday Night
Low 7°F
Chance Light Snow
Tuesday
High 17°F
Slight Chance Light Snow
Tuesday Night
Low 9°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High 27°F
Partly Sunny
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Total Change
49'
Ascent
50'
Descent
50'
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Features

Vista / Lookout Point
Water Source

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    40.542863, -79.905034
  2. Main Trailhead

    40.544507, -79.906234

Safety information

For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.

Availability

Spring

Surface type

Dirt

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0.3 miles / 0.5 km
May 02, 2020
Been on this trail several times. I found it easy with wonderful views of the pond and surroundings. Great in the Fall.
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0.4 miles / 0.6 km
March 26, 2017
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