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Oval Trail

The Oval Trail at Schenley Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is an easy and flat 0.6-mile loop trail that encompasses the soccer fields in the park.

Parking can be found along Overlook Drive and you can also reach this trail from the Vietnam Veterans Trail at the park.

Dogs are allowed on this trail.
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  • Easy, 0.6-mile loop around soccer fields in Schenley Park.
  • Accessible parking on Overlook Drive and connection to the Vietnam Veterans Trail.
  • Dog-friendly trail.
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Distance
0.6 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Loop
Est. Time
18 min
Elev. Gain
38'
Rating
0.0
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Added
November 06, 2016
Updated
April 02, 2019

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Total Change
29 ft.
9 m
Ascent
38 ft.
12 m
Descent
24 ft.
7 m

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  1. Parking

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  2. Main Trailhead

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All seasons

Surface type

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