more stats
1,086 ft
Distance
-33 ft
Descent
00:01:18
Avg time
-33 ft
Altitude change
988 ft
Altitude min
1,022 ft
Altitude max
1,022 ft
Altitude start
988 ft
Altitude end
-3.1%
Grade
-7.9%
Grade max
709 ft
Distance down
377 ft
Distance flat
00:01:18
Avg time

Solstice Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Frick Park
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #48815 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #136184 in Trail Running
    • #142217 in Hiking
    • #42223 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #57148 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #619 in Mountain Biking · Pennsylvania [+]
    • #2,156 in Trail Running
    • #2,687 in Hiking
    • #411 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #738 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2021
  • Land Owner
    City of Pittsburgh

A relatively easy trail that meanders from the bottom to top of Cowboy Hill with good 360° views from the top.

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Family friendlyViews

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 4 rides
  • 5 miles avg distance
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  • 34 rides
  • Last: Sep 18, 2026
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Solstice Trail Trail Reports

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Jun 3, 2026 @ 11:17am (America/New_York)
Jun 3, 2026
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Mar 21, 2026 @ 12:12pm (America/New_York)
Mar 21, 2026
reporter Trails are drying up for Spring, but some muddy sections remain.
Jan 8, 2026 @ 11:13am (America/New_York)
Jan 8, 2026
reporter Annual Freeze / Thaw cycle in full effect. Trails are too soft and muddy for use unless they are frozen.
Mar 17, 2024 @ 6:50pm
Mar 17, 2024
reporter Trails have been drying up nicely so far.
May 3, 2022 @ 8:37am
May 3, 2022
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Dry
Avg: 3.84 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Solstice Trail located?
      Solstice 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 40.44357, -79.89951.
      ▼ How hard is Solstice Trail?
      Solstice Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 3.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Solstice Trail?
      The trail has 33 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 988 ft to 1,022 ft.
      ▼ Is Solstice Trail a point to point trail?
      Solstice Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Solstice Trail?
      Solstice Trail is 1,086 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Solstice Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Solstice Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Solstice Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Solstice Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Solstice Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Solstice Trail. The trail is 1,086 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Solstice Trail?
      Solstice Trail is a moderately popular trail. There have been 226 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 260 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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