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1.7 miles
Distance
173 ft
Climb
-203 ft
Descent
00:14:59
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
00:14:59
Avg time
V8 Details
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Riding AreaNorth Park
Allison Park, Pennsylvania -
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in Trail Running
- 45 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Land OwnerAllegheny 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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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 16 miles average
6 Months
- 39 rides
- 13 miles avg distance
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- 302 rides
- Last: Jun 25, 2026
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Directions to v8 trailhead
(40.602240, -80.012880)
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Frequently Asked Questions About V8
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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