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SaveFrick Park of Squirrel Hill, Pittsburgh, is a tight network of well-maintained singletrack trails and fire roads.
Known as Pittsburgh’s woodland park for its extensive trails throughout steep valleys and wooded slopes, Frick Park is an ideal escape from the noise of the city. The multi-use trails are well marked, with several access points servings as entrances. Doubletrack and singletrack trails abound, welcoming walkers, hikers, and mountain bikers alike. Singletrack trails vary from mild to wild and there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Known as Pittsburgh’s woodland park for its extensive trails throughout steep valleys and wooded slopes, Frick Park is an ideal escape from the noise of the city. The multi-use trails are well marked, with several access points servings as entrances. Doubletrack and singletrack trails abound, welcoming walkers, hikers, and mountain bikers alike. Singletrack trails vary from mild to wild and there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
Land Status: City Managed
Land Manager: City of Pittsburgh
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Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
60 trails
- Hike
60 trails
- Trail Running
60 trails
- Nordic Ski
17 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of Nov 5, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 60
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 60
- Trails E-Bike
- 3
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 38
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 25
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 45
- Trails Hike
- 60
- Trails Trail Running
- 60
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 17
- Total Distance
- 25 miles
- Total Descent
- 3,612 ft
- Total Vertical
- 406 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,162 ft
- Reports
- 1,243
- Photos
- 219
- Completed Counter
- 24,729
Popular Frick Park Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 5,233 ft • 0 ft • 767 •
Iron Gate is a mostly downhill fast and flowy trail. The upper section is flowy with some optional jumps. There is a short climb in the middle that was recently changed slightly after which the trail gets a bit more technical and rooty....
• 100 ★ 3.7 • 2,215 ft • 0 ft • 657 •
One of Frick Park's shorter and oldest singletrack trails. It can be ridden in either direction. There is a short steep section about halfway through the trail, but otherwise it is very gradual.
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 4,419 ft • 15 ft • 649 •
Bradema is an intermediate level, mostly downhill trail. There are a few rocky sections, log-overs, two A-frame features, a long elevated bridge, and a few jumps. A short climb in the middle breaks up the descent. The most feature...
• 95 ★ 4.5 • 4,360 ft • 29 ft • 576 •
This is the downhill direction of Rollercoaster trail, which is named for its several swooping and fast mini descents followed by rapid rises. Follow it along, crossing the gravel Firelane Extension trail once and then ending on the...
• 100 ★ 3.7 • 781 ft • 10 ft • 564 •
A short trail that parallels a small creek. A singletrack alternative to Tranquil Trail.
• 90 ★ 4.7 • 1 mile • 164 ft • 552 •
A somewhat technical and physically demanding trail that combines a mix of features, flow, and hills.
• 95 ★ 2.8 • 1,224 ft • 0 ft • 517 •
This trail is best ridden downhill, as there is a short and somewhat steep section on the lower half, but the top half works well both ways. At the second switchback from the top, look for the beginning of Roller Coaster, which starts...
• 90 ★ 3.7 • 2,664 ft • 9 ft • 490 •
The trail begins at the access road to the lower Frick parking lot, right below entrance to Braddock trail fire road and terminates either on to the Braddock Trail or Nine Mile Run trail, depending on whether you go up or down at the...
Frick Park Mountain Bike Routes
★ 2.0 • 4 miles • 375 ft • 8 •
This is my personal favorite route through Frick Park which minimizes the boring double track climbs back...
6 miles • 858 ft • 8 •
This route includes a warm-up on Bradema before heading over to the Iron Gate area and sessioning those...
9 miles • 1,057 ft • 7 •
This is a route with most of the popular trails in Frick Park, including Bradema and Iron Gate.
★ 1.0 • 17 miles • 1,963 ft • 17 • Loop •
This route covers most of the trails in Frick Park in the best direction to ride them.
Photos of Frick Park Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| justmtnb44 | add | report | activity #106522808 | Oct 24, 2026 @ 2:28pm Oct 24, 2026 |
| jrh0033 | add | report | activity #106391806 | Oct 22, 2026 @ 11:27am Oct 22, 2026 |
| AshleyDu2afK | ridden | trail | activity #105842616 | Oct 13, 2026 @ 6:00pm Oct 13, 2026 |
| justmtnb44 | update | trail | activity #105744787 | Oct 12, 2026 @ 7:42am Oct 12, 2026 |
| Chasefooo | wishlist | region | activity #104942917 | Sep 30, 2026 @ 4:18pm Sep 30, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| report | Come down iron gate to the walnut towers cut... | Jul 22, 2026 @ 3:32pm Jul 22, 2026 | ||
| report | The rest of the tree was removed by DPW and... | May 4, 2026 @ 1:48pm May 4, 2026 | ||
| report | TrailPGH has cut out all of the smaller limbs... | Apr 17, 2026 @ 9:02am Apr 17, 2026 | ||
| trail | This is the most technical trail in the park.... | Feb 20, 2026 @ 3:54pm Feb 20, 2026 | ||
| trail | Do not try this in the wet, it is very hard to... | Feb 16, 2026 @ 11:35am Feb 16, 2026 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
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| Schenley Park | 1 | 9 | 2.2 km | ||
| Highland Park | 1 | 3.6 km | |||
| Hays Woods | 4 | 11 | 1 | 3.8 km | |
| South Side (Slopes) Park | 4 | 4 | 4.1 km | ||
| Emerald View | 15 | 5.2 km |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 60 | 25 miles | 3,612 ft | 11 miles | 407 ft | #480 | #6 | 214 | 1,243 | 9 | 23,462 | |
| E-Bike | 3 | 2 miles | 663 ft | 1 mile | 377 ft | 638 | 1 | 734 | ||||
| Gravel Bike | 38 | 15 miles | 1,339 ft | 6 miles | 404 ft | #555 | #279 | 376 | 66 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 25 | 11 miles | 856 ft | 4 miles | 400 ft | #557 | #280 | 120 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 45 | 16 miles | 1,775 ft | 6 miles | 407 ft | #555 | #279 | 173 | ||||
| Hike | 60 | 25 miles | 3,612 ft | 11 miles | 407 ft | #5,869 | #72 | 2 | 1,237 | 688 | ||
| Trail Running | 60 | 25 miles | 3,612 ft | 11 miles | 407 ft | #4,202 | #46 | 3 | 1,239 | 1,625 | ||
| Nordic Ski | 17 | 10 miles | 623 ft | 4 miles | 381 ft | #596 | #5 | 83 | 20 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Frick Park?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Frick Park are:
- 276 Trail (4.5/5)
- Trough Trail (4.5/5)
- Iron Gate (4.4/5)
- Downhill Drop (4.3/5)
- JG Swisshelm (4.3/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Frick Park?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Frick Park are:
- August (219 activities)
- July (213 activities)
- October (203 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Frick Park?
There are 4 parking locations listed in Frick Park. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Frick Park?
The longest trail in Frick Park is 276 Trail at 1.3 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Frick Park?
The best hiking trails in Frick Park are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Frick Park?
The best trail running trails in Frick Park are:
- Parking Connector
- Rosemary Trail
- Lower Nine Mile Run Trail
- Creek Trail
- Kensington To Undercliff Connector
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How many trails are in Frick Park?
Frick Park has a total of 60 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Frick Park to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Frick Park?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Frick Park is 276 Trail with 164 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Frick Park?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Frick Park is Iron Gate with 376 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Frick Park?
Frick Park supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Nordic Skiing.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Frick Park?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Frick Park is Parking Lot to Slags Connector with an average grade of 5.4%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Frick Park?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Frick Park are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Frick Park?
The overall region status for Frick Park is Clear / Green. Out of 51 trails:
- Clear / Green: 51
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Can I ride an ebike in Frick Park?
There are 3 trails in Frick Park that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Frick Park?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Frick Park are: View all mountain biking routes in Frick Park.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Frick Park?
The most popular Strava segments in Frick Park are:
- Make Iron Grate Again!!!! (4,452 athletes)
- Fire Lane Ext to Lower Riverview (3,479 athletes)
- Roller coaster end loop clockwise (3,460 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Frick Park?
There are 1 technical trail features (TTFs) in Frick Park. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Frick Park.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Frick Park?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Frick Park are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Frick Park?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Frick Park are:
- JG Swisshelm (5/5)
- Solstice Trail (4/5)
- Creek Trail (3.7/5)
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