more stats
2,664 ft
Distance
9 ft
Climb
-69 ft
Descent
00:03:58
Avg time
-60 ft
Altitude change
777 ft
Altitude min
837 ft
Altitude max
837 ft
Altitude start
778 ft
Altitude end
-2.3%
Grade
-15.2%
Grade max
6.8%
Grade min
528 ft
Distance climb
1,368 ft
Distance down
771 ft
Distance flat
00:03:58
Avg time

Dinky Bridge Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Frick Park
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #73789 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #44273 in Trail Running
    • #86126 in Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    High Risk
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Jump, Rock Garden
  • Lighting
    No
  • Land Owner
    City of Pittsburgh

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 end.

Be cautious going over the namesake bridge as it can be slippery when wet, and there is a sharp turn immediately afterwards. The trail is bermed on the the southern side of the bridge to make the transition into the turn a bit smoother. There are two additional bridges on the trail as well, but both are fairly level and do not require turning at the end of them.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 92 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 671 rides
  • Last: Sep 27, 2026
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Dinky Bridge Trail Reports

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Sep 14, 2026 @ 11:20pm (America/New_York)
Sep 14, 2026
 reporter Trail tread is good but there is some overgrown vegetation in a few places.
Aug 21, 2026 @ 12:44pm (America/Detroit)
Aug 21, 2026
Jul 1, 2026 @ 2:47pm (America/New_York)
Jul 1, 2026
 A large tree uprooted the trail near the dinky bridge. Some repairs have been made but it's best to tread carefully until a final fix has been made.
Jun 3, 2026 @ 11:17am (America/New_York)
Jun 3, 2026
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May 13, 2026 @ 1:49pm (America/New_York)
May 13, 2026
More fresh clay in the s-turns at the end of the trail.
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on Sep 14, 2026
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Avg: 3.73 (10 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      3 Reviews & Comments

      KevinPjNPdZ
      Good in the dry season, but sketchy in the wet because of the roots.
      MichaelZX5LEv
      This trail is rooty, rocky, and a tad bit technical. If that’s your sort of thing, go for it.
      pghgrad
      Honestly, I used to like this trail, but be prepared to deal with a ton of roots, rocks, common damp spots, and a tough ride. If you're looking for a technical challenge, it could be fun. Today, I was reminded just how much better Iron Gate Trail is after the 3rd time I nearly got bucked off my bike on Dinky Bridge.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Dinky Bridge located?
      Dinky Bridge is located in Frick Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Frick Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.43188, -79.89941.
      ▼ How hard is Dinky Bridge?
      Dinky Bridge is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Dinky Bridge?
      Dinky Bridge has 9 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 69 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 777 ft to 837 ft.
      ▼ Is Dinky Bridge a point to point trail?
      Dinky Bridge is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Dinky Bridge?
      Dinky Bridge is 2,664 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Dinky Bridge?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Dinky Bridge. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Dinky Bridge? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Dinky Bridge are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Dinky Bridge?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Dinky Bridge. The trail is 2,664 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Dinky Bridge?
      Dinky Bridge is a very popular trail. There have been 4,536 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,794 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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