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Distance:
1.1 Miles / 1.8 km
Type:
Loop
Difficulty:
Easy
Time to Hike:
~33 minutes
Features:
Surface Type:
Dirt
Park:
Highland Park
Town:
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Directions:
40.478834, -79.91557
Added:
May 09, 2018
Updated:
May 09, 2018
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51 '

Total Change
76 '

Ascent
91 '

Descent

The Highland Park Outer Loop Trail in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is an easy 1.1 mile walk along Reservoir Drive which encompasses the park. The trail is marked on the side of the road and separates the road with a bike lane.

Along the way are various groves with shelters and you can connect to a few other trails at the park like the Bunker Hill Trail, Ginkgo Trail, Reservoir Loop Walk, Babbling Brook Trail, Bigelow Trail, and the Carnegie Trail.

Dogs and biking are both allowed on this trail.

Water source: There's a water fountain running during warmer months found along the entrance road to the park.

Poison Ivy: Some can be found off to the side of the road/trail at some points.

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  1. Parking

    40.478834, -79.91557
  2. Main Trailhead

    40.478946, -79.915577
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1.1 miles / 1.8 km
Trail added
May 09, 2018
Hiked on
May 09, 2018
Updated on
May 09, 2018
1.1 miles / 1.8 km
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