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Distance:
0.4 Miles / 0.6 km
Type:
One-Way
Difficulty:
Moderate
Time to Hike:
~12 minutes
Features:
Surface Type:
Dirt
Park:
Schenley Park
Town:
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Directions:
40.429758, -79.950172
Added:
November 24, 2016
Updated:
April 02, 2019
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175 '

Total Change
170 '

Ascent
9 '

Descent

The Zigzag Trail at Schenley Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is a moderate 0.4-mile one-way hike that leads from the Junction Hollow Trail, uphill, to the Bridle Trail.

This is not a difficult trail, but it is uphill almost the entire time as you hike switchbacks to reach the top of the hill. Follow the yellow blazes (hanging plastic strips).

Biking and dogs are allowed on this trail.

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  1. Parking

    40.429758, -79.950172
  2. Main Trailhead

    40.42892, -79.949106
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Hazards

Ticks - Lyme Disease More Info (CDC)

Season

Fall

Blaze Color

Yellow

Photo Albums

2 Trip Reports

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0.4 miles / 0.6 km
Trail added
November 24, 2016
Hiked on
November 24, 2016
Updated on
April 02, 2019
0.4 miles / 0.6 km
November 27, 2016
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