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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 58°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Tuesday
High 74°F
Scattered Rain Showers then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Tuesday Night
Low 53°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
Wednesday
High 59°F
Rain Showers
Wednesday Night
Low 41°F
Chance Rain Showers
Thursday
High 57°F
Chance Rain Showers
Thursday Night
Low 38°F
Chance Rain Showers
Friday
High 62°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Friday Night
Low 47°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Saturday
High 64°F
Chance Rain Showers
Saturday Night
Low 46°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sunday
High 71°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sunday Night
Low 49°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Monday
High 65°F
Chance Rain Showers
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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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