Grab your favorite hiking shoes next time you’re heading into the city. You’ll find hidden numerous natural oases perfect for exploring any time of the year. One of the best ways to explore is by hitting one of the best hiking trails in Pittsburgh. Following are six amazing hikes in Pittsburgh you can take without ever leaving the city.

1. Frick Park
Frick Park, 1981 Beechwood Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15217, USA
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Frick Park promises picture-perfect moments along its hiking trails. The Frick Park Trail Loop, for example, spans five miles, welcoming hikers, bikers, and walkers. The pet and kid-friendly path winds through a forest-like setting that's home to various wildlife. Your best bet for viewing wildlife is in the early morning hours. Head over to the official website of Frick Park for more information.
2. Highland Park
Highland Park, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, USA
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Highland Park beckons outdoor enthusiasts all year long with its volleyball courts, swimming pool, bike track, and hiking trails. Explore the park with other hikers and walkers along the 2.5-mile Highland Park Double Loop Trail, which passes the picturesque reservoir. Here's the official website of Highland Park.
3. Riverview Park
Riverview Park, 159 Riverview Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15214, USA
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Discover the natural beauty of Riverview Park as you hike along the nearly three-mile Riverview Park Loop Trail. The fairly easy trail, which welcomes dogs on leashes, passes the Allegheny Observatory and scores of blooming wildflowers. Read more about Riverview Park.

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4. Eliza Furnace Trail
Eliza Furnace Trail Entrance, Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
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Journey from downtown Pittsburgh to Oakland along the Eliza Furnace Trail, also known as the Jail Trail. The hike starts on Grant Street and passes the Allegheny County Jail as you head toward Panther Hollow in Oakland. The fairly easy 3.95-mile trail is adjacent to the parkway in some spots. Find out more about the Eliza Furnace Trail.
5. North Shore Trail
North Shore Trail, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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Enjoy breathtaking views of downtown Pittsburgh from the North Shore along the North Shore Trail. The eight-mile trail spans from Millvale to the North Shore. Along the way, you'll pass downtown Pittsburgh, PNC Park, and Heinz Field. Keep reading more about the North Shore Trail.
6. South Side Riverfront Trail
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Explore Pittsburgh's South Side as you hike alongside the crushed limestone South Side Trail. Start your picturesque hike at Riverview Park along the Monongahela River. The five mile trail travels from Riverview Park, through the South Side neighborhood, and along railroad tracks before culminating at Station Square. Visit the official website of the South Side Riverfront Park and Trail for more information.

These six best hikes in Pittsburgh mean you don’t have to leave the city. But, if you do want to wander a bit further afield, try this countryside hike just an hour outside of the city.

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Beth Price-Williams | March 17, 2022

What are some of the best hikes in Pittsburgh?

Best is certainly a subjective term, but we do have some pretty amazing hikes in Pittsburgh that are well worth the time. Tallying six miles, the North Shore Trail travels from Millvale Riverfront Park to the North Shore. Along the way, you’ll pass such iconic landmarks as PNC Park and Heinz Field. The 36-mile Ghost Town Trail leads through several counties, including Indiana County, and offers a peek at former coal towns. For one of the most haunted hikes near Pittsburgh, set off on the Beulah Road on Wopsononock Mountain in Altoona. You might just catch sight of a distraught bridge searching for her lost groom.

Are there any kid-friendly hikes around Pittsburgh?

A day outdoors is so good for the soul, isn’t it? It’s also great if you have kids who need to burn off some of that boundless energy. For an adventure the whole family will love, follow one the many kid-friendly hikes around Pittsburgh. For a day of fun, head over to Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve, which boasts nine trails totaling five miles. A short 10-minute walk leads straight to Buttermilk Falls in Beaver Falls, a beautiful cascade you can walk behind. McCune Run Trail meanders through Keystone State Park and leads past a former beaver pond and a wetland meadow.

Can you hike to the Color Park in Pittsburgh?

Hands down the most unique park in Pittsburgh, Color Park is easily and only accessible by a short but sweet hike or by bike. Before you head over, however, make sure you have your paint. Yep, this is the one park in the city that not only allows but actively encourages visitors to add their mark with graffiti. You’ll find the park along the Three Rivers Heritage Trail. The park sits between the Liberty Bridge and the 10th Street Bridge. Bring your camera, too, because you’ll love the views of the city skyline and, of course, you’ll probably want to snap photos of your artwork.

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