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1,673 ft
Distance
121 ft
Climb
-68 ft
Descent
00:03:41
Avg time
54 ft
Altitude change
834 ft
Altitude min
955 ft
Altitude max
902 ft
Altitude start
955 ft
Altitude end
3.2%
Grade
-28.1%
Grade max
29.3%
Grade min
1,076 ft
Distance climb
489 ft
Distance down
105 ft
Distance flat
00:03:41
Avg time

Biddle Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Frick Park
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Gravel Path
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    City of Pittsburgh

This trail connects between the Forbes Ave gatehouse entrance and Braddock Trail near the tennis courts. It is not technically difficult, but has a steeper grade than most other gravel trails in the park. The section between Tranquil Trail and Braddock Trail has a large set of wooden steps and is not suitable for riding bikes.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Biddle Trail

        ▼ Where is Biddle Trail located?
        Biddle Trail is located in Frick Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Frick Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.43698, -79.89712.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Biddle Trail?
        Biddle Trail has 121 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 68 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 834 ft to 955 ft.
        ▼ Is Biddle Trail a point to point trail?
        Biddle Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is gravel path.
        ▼ How long is Biddle Trail?
        Biddle Trail is 1,673 ft long. The trail type is gravel path.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Biddle Trail?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Biddle Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Biddle Trail?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Biddle Trail are:
        • October (7 activities)
        • September (7 activities)
        • May (4 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Biddle Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Biddle Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Biddle Trail?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Biddle Trail. The trail is 1,673 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Biddle Trail?
        Biddle Trail is a moderately popular trail. There have been 463 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 625 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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