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Salamander Trail

The Salamander Trail in Fox Chapel, PA, is an easy 2.2 mile out-and-back hike that leads from the O'Hara Township Community Park to McCahill Park and passes through Salamander Park.

The trail is flat and it runs along a creek. Follow the grey posts with green signs.

Pets
Dogs are not allowed in the Salamander Park portion of this trail.

Parking
Parking can be found at the coordinates provided at O'Hara Township Community Park or at Salamander Park.
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Know Before You Go

  • Salamander Trail is an easy, flat 2.2-mile out-and-back hike in Fox Chapel, PA, connecting multiple parks.
  • The trail follows a creek and is marked with grey posts and green signs.
  • Dogs are not allowed in the Salamander Park section of the trail, but parking is available at O'Hara Township Community Park and Salamander Park.
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Distance
2.2 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
1.1 hrs
Elev. Gain
137'
Rating
0.0
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November 06, 2016
Updated
July 28, 2021

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Total Change
58'
Ascent
137'
Descent
102'

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  1. Parking

    40.498009, -79.883102
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  2. Main Trailhead

    40.499225, -79.883022
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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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