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Clayton Loop

The Clayton Loop at Frick Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is an easy 1-mile trail that encompasses Clayton Hill.

Hike Description
This trail starts and ends by the water fountain at Frick Park near the Frick Environmental Center. This is technically the North + South Clayton Loop trails, but combined into one recording named "Clayton Loop".

During the winter months, there are spots with views of nearby hills and neighborhoods on the eastern side of the trail. During the Spring and Summer, you can usually get a glimpse through the trees.

Pets
Dogs are allowed if leashed and their waste must be carried out by the hiker.
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Know Before You Go

  • Clayton Loop is an easy, 1-mile loop trail in Frick Park, Pittsburgh, PA, encompassing Clayton Hill.
  • The trail begins and ends near the water fountain by the Frick Environmental Center, combining both the North and South Clayton Loops.
  • Dogs are permitted on the trail if leashed, and owners must remove any pet waste.
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Distance
1.0 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Loop
Est. Time
30 min
Elev. Gain
162'
Rating
0.0
Added
April 23, 2017
Updated
June 14, 2022

Weather Forecast

Overnight
Low 18°F
Chance Light Snow
Sunday
High 25°F
Partly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low 16°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Snow
M.L. King Jr. Day
High 26°F
Chance Light Snow
Monday Night
Low 6°F
Slight Chance Light Snow then Mostly Cloudy
Tuesday
High 18°F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low 9°F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High 37°F
Chance Light Snow
Wednesday Night
Low 22°F
Chance Light Snow
Thursday
High 29°F
Chance Light Snow
Thursday Night
Low 12°F
Slight Chance Light Snow then Partly Cloudy
Friday
High 33°F
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain And Snow
Friday Night
Low 23°F
Chance Rain And Snow
Saturday
High 31°F
Chance Light Snow
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Total Change
127'
Ascent
162'
Descent
188'
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Features

Dogs

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    40.43692, -79.908966
  2. Main Trailhead

    40.436487, -79.90673

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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1.0 mile / 1.6 km
July 22, 2020
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1.0 mile / 1.6 km
April 23, 2017
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