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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

Weather Forecast

Overnight
Low 47°F
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High 60°F
Mostly Cloudy then Light Rain Likely
Thursday Night
Low 45°F
Rain
Friday
High 61°F
Light Rain Likely
Friday Night
Low 35°F
Slight Chance Light Rain
Saturday
High 46°F
Partly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low 30°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Snow
Sunday
High 39°F
Light Snow
Sunday Night
Low 27°F
Light Snow
Monday
High 35°F
Chance Light Snow
Monday Night
Low 21°F
Chance Light Snow then Mostly Cloudy
Tuesday
High 33°F
Partly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low 24°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High 44°F
Slight Chance Light Snow

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Total Change
29'
Ascent
38'
Descent
24'

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  1. Parking

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  2. Main Trailhead

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Hazards

Lyme and Other Tickborne Diseases (CDC)

Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Dirt

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