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Bullock-Pens Inner Loop

The Inner Loop Trail at Bullock-Pens Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is an easy 1.3 mile hike that runs end to end from the two main parking lots. While this trail is shorter and has less to offer than the Outer Loop Trail, it's still a nice walk through the park.

The trail sits higher up on the hillside, so you get views of the park and creeks below. Dog are allowed on this trail.
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  • Easy 1.3-mile loop trail in Pittsburgh's Bullock-Pens Park.
  • Offers elevated views of the park and creeks below.
  • Dog-friendly trail connecting the park's main parking lots.
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Distance
1.3 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Loop
Est. Time
39 min
Elev. Gain
128'
Rating
0.0
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April 15, 2018
Updated
April 24, 2020

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Total Change
92 ft.
28 m
Ascent
128 ft.
39 m
Descent
54 ft.
16 m

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Features

Vista / Lookout Point
Dogs

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    40.449987, -79.844208
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  2. Main Trailhead

    40.449818, -79.843815
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  3. Vista of Bullock-Pens park

    40.445597, -79.839028
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    Vista of Bullock-Pens park

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Hazards

Lyme and Other Tickborne Diseases (CDC)

Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Dirt

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