Get some fresh air with your little ones on an awesome stroller-friendly hike. Our friends at AllTrails have rounded up a list of Pittsburgh’s best trails that offer smooth paved paths, gentle slopes and gorgeous views. Keep reading to see them all (and don’t forget the trail mix!).
The Great Allegheny Passage
Great Allegheny Passage Trail is a 146.2 mile heavily trafficked point-to-point trail located near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that features a river and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Difficulty: Moderate
Monroeville Community Park West Trail
Monroeville Community Park West Trail is a 1.6 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Monroeville, Pennsylvania that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Difficulty: Easy
Squaw Valley Park Loop
Squaw Valley Park Loop is a 1.1 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round.
Difficulty: Easy
Pittsburgh Northside History Urban Hike
Pittsburgh Northside History Urban Hike is a 5.7 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that features a river and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for walking and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Difficulty: Easy
Riverwalk Point State Park Waterfront
Riverwalk Point State Park Waterfront is a 2.8 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that features a river and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for walking, running, bird watching, and road biking and is best used from March until November.
Difficulty: Easy
North Park Lake Shore Loop Trail
North Park Lake Shore Loop Trail is a 5 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Wildwood, Pennsylvania that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail.
Difficulty: Easy
Schenley Park Panther Hollow Trail
Schenley Park Panther Hollow Trail is a 1.9 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that offers scenic views and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from May until September. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Difficulty: Easy
Eliza Furnace Trail
Eliza Furnace Trail is a 5.7 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Difficulty: Easy
Steel Valley Trail - The Waterfront
Steel Valley Trail - The Waterfront is a 8.5 mile out and back trail located near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that features a river and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and mountain biking and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail.
Mingo Creek Paved Path
Mingo Creek Paved Path is a 6.2 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Eighty Four, Pennsylvania that features a river and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until November. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Difficulty: Easy
