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Overlook Trail

The Overlook Trail in Highland Park, Pittsburgh, PA, is a 1 mile one-way hike that brings you up to the north east section of the park.

The trail shoots south and loops back onto itself before going north and around to the pool area of Highland Park.

During the fall and winter, you can see the Allegheny River and the lock/dam by the Highland Park bridge, but the overlook is blocked by the trees in the warmer months.

At the end of this trail, near the pool area, you can connect to the Zoo Trail.

Partial trail closer: Please note that the loop portion of this trail, in the southern section, has been closed off for trail restoration. You can still connect to the Lake Grove Trail and you can still hike over to the Zoo Trail; however, the portion that connects the Zoo Trail appears to be open.
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Know Before You Go

  • Overlook Trail is a 1-mile one-way hike in Highland Park, Pittsburgh, offering seasonal views of the Allegheny River.
  • The trail loops, connecting to the Zoo Trail and Lake Grove Trail, but the southern loop is currently closed for restoration.
  • It leads to the northeast part of Highland Park near the pool and offers a connection to the Zoo Trail at its end.
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Distance
1.0 mi
Difficulty
Moderate
Type
One-Way
Est. Time
30 min
Elev. Gain
258'
Rating
0.0
Added
December 12, 2015
Updated
June 06, 2018

Weather Forecast

Today
High 22°F
Partly Sunny
Tonight
Low 1°F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High 16°F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday Night
Low 12°F
Snow
Sunday
High 26°F
Heavy Snow
Sunday Night
Low 14°F
Heavy Snow
Monday
High 20°F
Light Snow
Monday Night
Low 1°F
Chance Light Snow
Tuesday
High 19°F
Mostly Cloudy
Tuesday Night
Low 7°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Snow
Wednesday
High 22°F
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Wednesday Night
Low 4°F
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Thursday
High 18°F
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Total Change
165'
Ascent
258'
Descent
113'
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Features

Vista / Lookout Point
Dogs
Biking

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    40.4833, -79.907969
  2. Main Trailhead

    40.481285, -79.908618

Safety information

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

Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Dirt

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1.6 miles / 2.6 km
January 30, 2017
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1.0 mile / 1.6 km
December 05, 2015
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