more stats
1,138 ft
Distance
-112 ft
Descent
00:02:01
Avg time
-112 ft
Altitude change
973 ft
Altitude min
1,085 ft
Altitude max
1,085 ft
Altitude start
974 ft
Altitude end
-9.8%
Grade
-18.9%
Grade max
-4.1%
Grade min
1,138 ft
Distance down
00:02:01
Avg time

Riverview Extension 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
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 90 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Gravel Path
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    City of Pittsburgh

This is a connector trail between upper and lower Riverview trail sections. It is steeper than most of the gravel trails and generally avoided by cyclists.

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

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 39 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 198 rides
  • Last: Sep 14, 2026
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Riverview Extension Trail Reports

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Apr 15, 2020 @ 8:41am
Apr 15, 2020
Mar 14, 2020 @ 12:22pm
Mar 14, 2020
May 7, 2017 @ 5:24am
May 7, 2017
 reporter Trail is gravel and usually dry.
Dec 23, 2016 @ 12:09pm
Dec 23, 2016
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on Apr 15, 2020
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Riverview Extension located?
      Riverview Extension is located in Frick Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Frick Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.43241, -79.90631.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Riverview Extension?
      The trail has 112 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 973 ft to 1,085 ft.
      ▼ Is Riverview Extension a point to point trail?
      Riverview Extension is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is gravel path.
      ▼ How long is Riverview Extension?
      Riverview Extension is 1,138 ft long. The trail type is gravel path.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Riverview Extension?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Riverview Extension. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Riverview Extension? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Riverview Extension are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Riverview Extension?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Riverview Extension. The trail is 1,138 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Riverview Extension?
      Riverview Extension is a very popular trail. There have been 1,789 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,510 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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