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Snyders Point Loop Trail

Snyder's Point loop trail is a short 0.7 mile trail in Riverview Park that starts near the Moses Carper Trail and loops around the outside of that trail.

In the fall and early spring, there are likely more views of the surrounding area, but in the summer it's a nice short hike. You may even see some deer along the way.
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Know Before You Go

  • Snyder's Point Loop is a 0.7-mile trail in Pittsburgh's Riverview Park.
  • The trail loops around the Moses Carper Trail, offering a short hiking option.
  • Seasonal views are best in fall and early spring; deer sightings are possible.
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Distance
0.7 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Loop
Est. Time
21 min
Elev. Gain
82'
Rating
0.0
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Added
July 16, 2017
Updated
June 10, 2018

Weather Forecast

Overnight
Low 70°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thursday
High 81°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thursday Night
Low 63°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High 79°F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low 63°F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High 80°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Saturday Night
Low 67°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sunday
High 82°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sunday Night
Low 63°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
Monday
High 81°F
Partly Sunny
Monday Night
Low 64°F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High 86°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tuesday Night
Low 66°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wednesday
High 81°F
Chance Rain Showers

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Total Change
52 ft.
16 m
Ascent
82 ft.
25 m
Descent
76 ft.
23 m

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  1. Parking

    40.478054, -80.021379
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  2. Main Trailhead

    40.478009, -80.021856
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  3. Trail runs along a steep ridge

    40.477397, -80.023697
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    Trail runs along a steep ridge

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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

Summer

Surface type

Dirt

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0.7 miles / 1.1 km
July 16, 2017
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