more stats
1.7 miles
Distance
173 ft
Climb
-203 ft
Descent
00:15:23
Avg time
-29 ft
Altitude change
1,085 ft
Altitude min
1,177 ft
Altitude max
1,177 ft
Altitude start
1,148 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-16.2%
Grade max
25.1%
Grade min
3,258 ft
Distance climb
4,442 ft
Distance down
1,526 ft
Distance flat
00:15:23
Avg time

V8 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    North Park
    Allison Park, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #97629 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #122284 in Trail Running
    • #128861 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,355 in Mountain Biking · Pennsylvania [+]
    • #1,908 in Trail Running
    • #2,352 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Allegheny County Parks

V8 is a loop that begins and ends at the Walter Road parking lot across from the church at the top of Parish Hill. The preferred direction is counter clockwise. Riding it clockwise is possible if you're up for a few short but extremely steep climbs.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 14, 2026
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V8 Trail Reports

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Sep 27, 2026 @ 8:47am (America/Detroit)
Sep 27, 2026
Jul 5, 2026 @ 10:56am (America/Detroit)
Jul 5, 2026
Jul 28, 2025 @ 8:26am
Jul 28, 2025
Large tree down. Ride around on left.
Jul 24, 2025 @ 1:53pm
Jul 24, 2025
Jun 2, 2025 @ 4:54pm
Jun 2, 2025
First Time out at North Park, trails are in great shape, some trees still down, but all in all a great ride.
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on Sep 27, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.76 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to v8 trailhead (40.602240, -80.012880)

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      1 Review & Comments

      Teamsloan
      Muddy and slick. Standing water in some spots.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is V8 located?
      V8 is located in North Park, Allison Park, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the North Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.60224, -80.01288.
      ▼ How hard is V8?
      V8 is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for V8?
      V8 has 173 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 203 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,085 ft to 1,177 ft.
      ▼ Is V8 a point to point trail?
      V8 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is V8?
      V8 is 1.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on V8?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on V8. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride V8?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride V8 are:
      • May (27 activities)
      • September (23 activities)
      • June (22 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access V8? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to V8 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride V8?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ride V8. The trail is 1.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is V8?
      V8 is a very popular trail. There have been 2,448 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,650 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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