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Zigzag Trail

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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Know Before You Go

  • The Zigzag Trail is a 0.4-mile, moderate, uphill hike in Schenley Park, Pittsburgh, PA.
  • The trail connects Junction Hollow Trail to Bridle Trail via switchbacks marked with yellow blazes.
  • Biking and dogs are permitted on the Zigzag Trail.
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Distance
0.4 mi
Difficulty
Moderate
Type
One-Way
Est. Time
12 min
Elev. Gain
170'
Rating
0.0
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November 24, 2016
Updated
April 02, 2019

Weather Forecast

Overnight
Low 34°F
Areas Of Frost
Saturday
High 53°F
Chance Rain Showers
Saturday Night
Low 33°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Widespread Frost
Sunday
High 60°F
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Sunday Night
Low 46°F
Mostly Cloudy
Monday
High 72°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Monday Night
Low 57°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tuesday
High 76°F
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tuesday Night
Low 57°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Wednesday
High 65°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Wednesday Night
Low 48°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Thursday
High 60°F
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Thursday Night
Low 40°F
Rain Showers Likely
Friday
High 59°F
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Total Change
175'
Ascent
170'
Descent
9'

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  2. Main Trailhead

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Safety information

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)

Markers

Blaze Color

Yellow

Availability

Fall

Surface type

Dirt

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0.4 miles / 0.6 km
November 27, 2016
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