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Carnegie Trail

The Carnegie Trail in Highland Park, Pittsburgh, PA, is an easy 0.2 mile out-and-back hike that connects Reservoir Dr to Lake Dr. Once you reach the bottom of this trail, heading downhill to start, you'll reach Lake Carnegie and the Lake Carnegie Walk, which is a large human-made pond. As of early 2018, Lake Carnegie has been cleaned out and restocked with fish, so fishing here is allowed with a state permit.
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Know Before You Go

  • The Carnegie Trail is a short, easy hike in Pittsburgh's Highland Park.
  • The trail connects Reservoir Dr to Lake Dr and Lake Carnegie.
  • Lake Carnegie is a stocked pond where fishing is permitted with a state license.
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Distance
0.2 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
6 min
Elev. Gain
95'
Rating
0.0
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June 18, 2016
Updated
March 14, 2022

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Total Change
95'
Ascent
95'
Descent
95'

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