more stats
1.3 miles
Distance
185 ft
Climb
00:10:18
Avg time
186 ft
Altitude change
788 ft
Altitude min
974 ft
Altitude max
788 ft
Altitude start
974 ft
Altitude end
2.7%
Grade
12.2%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
26 ft
Distance down
00:10:18
Avg time

Tranquil Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Frick Park
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
    • 50 in Nordic Skiing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 60 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Gravel Path
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    City of Pittsburgh

One of the major gravel trails that runs through Frick Park, Tranquil Trail extends from the north end of the park all the way to the end of the lower parking lot. Other than the north end, the trail is mostly level and easy, but also one of the busiest trails in the park.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.
Tags
Family friendly

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 58 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 192 rides
  • Last: Nov 8, 2026
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Tranquil Trail Trail Reports

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Oct 9, 2024 @ 12:21pm
Oct 9, 2024
Feb 1, 2022 @ 1:08pm
Feb 1, 2022
 reporter Trail is closed in the area of the fallen bridge, but open elsewhere. The snow pack base has been salted for vehicle access and is now part snow,...
Jan 28, 2022 @ 6:00am
Jan 28, 2022
 Forbes Ave bridge collapsed over the trail :( no injuries reported yet but there is a flipped car, a fallen huge bridge, and a bus blocking the trail.
Sep 25, 2021 @ 9:05am
Sep 25, 2021
Jun 26, 2020 @ 4:37pm
Jun 26, 2020
 A tree fell on the path
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Tranquil Trail located?
      Tranquil 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 40.42961, -79.90091.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Tranquil Trail?
      Tranquil Trail has 185 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 788 ft to 974 ft.
      ▼ Is Tranquil Trail a point to point trail?
      Tranquil Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is gravel path.
      ▼ How long is Tranquil Trail?
      Tranquil Trail is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is gravel path.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Tranquil Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Tranquil Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Tranquil Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Tranquil Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Tranquil Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Tranquil Trail. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Tranquil Trail?
      Tranquil Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 1,743 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,810 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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