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Saddle Trail

The Saddle Trail in Emerald View Park, Pittsburgh, PA, is a 2.4 mile loop hike with views of downtown Pittsburgh and the Monongahela River.

The trail is not marked very well, with no blazes to follow. Part of the GPS data listed here is slightly off and is missing the section that passes through the woods below the open field along William St.

The beginning of the hike is straight up Mount Washington for the first 0.4 - 0.6 miles before the hike levels out at the street.
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Know Before You Go

  • Saddle Trail in Emerald View Park is a 2.4-mile loop offering views of Pittsburgh and the Monongahela River.
  • The trail is poorly marked, lacking blazes, and GPS data may be inaccurate for a section in the woods.
  • The hike begins with a steep climb up Mount Washington for approximately 0.4 to 0.6 miles.
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Distance
2.4 mi
Difficulty
Moderate
Type
Loop
Est. Time
1.2 hrs
Elev. Gain
534'
Rating
5.0
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Added
June 08, 2016
Updated
April 22, 2019

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Total Change
296'
Ascent
534'
Descent
522'

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Features

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  1. Parking

    40.43021, -80.003393
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  2. Main Trailhead

    40.429858, -80.00333
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Safety information

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

Hazards

Lyme and Other Tickborne Diseases (CDC)

Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Dirt

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2.4 miles / 3.9 km
June 04, 2016
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