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4,278 ft
Distance
330 ft
Climb
-130 ft
Descent
00:13:51
Avg time
200 ft
Altitude change
958 ft
Altitude min
1,159 ft
Altitude max
959 ft
Altitude start
1,159 ft
Altitude end
4.678%
Grade
-16.231%
Grade max
44.51%
Grade min
2,238 ft
Distance climb
1,843 ft
Distance down
197 ft
Distance flat
00:13:51
Avg time

George & Guy Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Emerald View
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #254080 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #109423 in Trail Running
    • #99011 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    City of Pittsburgh

The George & Guy Trail traverses Mount Washington's steep face and provides magnificent views of Downtown Pittsburgh, The West End, North Shore, and three rivers.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Dec 1, 2022
 Frozen mud works fine for bicycle tires
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        Directions to george--guy trailhead (40.441060, -80.029671)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About George & Guy

        ▼ Where is George & Guy located?
        George & Guy is located in Emerald View, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Emerald View trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.44106, -80.02967.
        ▼ How hard is George & Guy?
        George & Guy is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.678%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for George & Guy?
        George & Guy has 330 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 130 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 958 ft to 1,159 ft.
        ▼ Is George & Guy a point to point trail?
        George & Guy is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is George & Guy?
        George & Guy is 4,278 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on George & Guy?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on George & Guy. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride George & Guy?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride George & Guy are:
        • October (3 activities)
        • June (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access George & Guy? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to George & Guy are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride George & Guy?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride George & Guy. The trail is 4,278 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is George & Guy?
        George & Guy is a moderately popular trail. There have been 191 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 184 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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