1.3 miles
Distance
166 ft
Climb
-152 ft
Descent
00:13:17
Avg time

276 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Frick Park
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (5 votes)
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    A-Frame, Berm, Bridge, Drop, Ladder Bridge, Log Ride, Rock Garden, Skinny
  • Global Ranking
    #6320 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #84230 in Trail Running
    • #32478 in Hiking
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Land Owner
    City of Pittsburgh

A somewhat technical and physically demanding trail that combines a mix of features, flow, and hills.

Access Info

Cross 9 Mile Run River just south of the Soccer Field, near the 2nd green bench. A wooden boardwalk marks the crossing. You'll cross 9 Mile Run River on the way out as well.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for 276 multi-use trail trail
  • Altitude change
    16 ft
  • Altitude min
    762 ft
  • Altitude max
    858 ft
  • Altitude start
    763 ft
  • Altitude end
    778 ft
  • Grade
    0.2%
  • Grade max
    -25.2%
  • Grade min
    23.8%
  • Distance climb
    2,257 ft
  • Distance down
    1,991 ft
  • Distance flat
    2,365 ft
  • Avg time
    00:13:17
  • Avg reverse time
    00:11:40
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on Apr 9, 2025
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Avg: 4.63 (14 votes)
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      276 Trail Reports

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      Apr 9, 2025 @ 10:09am
      Apr 9, 2025
      		 reporter Trail conditions are variable in the spring season. Give them at least 24 hours to dry out after more than a half inch of rain. Ride/run/hike...
      Jan 19, 2025 @ 12:46pm
      Jan 19, 2025
      		 A lot of ice with frozen boot print ruts making descents very uncomfortable and not so fun. Very little visible traffic, on 276 one fatbike track...
      Dec 30, 2024 @ 7:32pm
      Dec 30, 2024
      		 reporter Annual Freeze / Thaw cycle in full effect. Trails are usually too soft and muddy for use unless they are frozen, or until they dry out in the spring.
      Oct 27, 2024 @ 3:36pm
      Oct 27, 2024
      Oct 9, 2024 @ 12:21pm
      Oct 9, 2024
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      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

      Past Week
      • 3 rides
      • 12 miles avg distance
      6 Months
      • 27 rides
      • 11 miles avg distance
      All
      • 506 rides
      • Last: Apr 23, 2025

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