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Rachel Carson Trail - North Park

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Rachel Carson Trail - North Park

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Rachel Carson Trail - North Park

Name: Rachel Carson Trail - North Park
Rating: 2

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Location: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

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1. North Park loop from Nature Access Trail parking area

14.4km

04:22

260m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. North Park loop from McCandless

13.2km

03:59

240m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. North Park loop from Flower field

7.96km

02:29

120m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Jamie S.

June 26, 2025

The Rachel Carson Trail winds through North Park, a sprawling Allegheny County park north of Pittsburgh, features over 3,000 acres of forest, fields, and recreational amenities. Here, the trail follows a mix of wooded singletrack, park roads, and multi-use paths, with fewer steep climbs than earlier segments. You’ll pass quiet stretches of hardwood forest, small streams, and open clearings, with glimpses of the North Park Lake area depending on your route. Wayfinding becomes a bit easier within the park thanks to well-maintained trails and signage, but keep watching for yellow blazes to stay on the official Rachel Carson route because there are tons of trails that crisscross it.

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Distance 1.98 km

Uphill 90 m

Downhill 30 m

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Tuesday 20 January

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Location: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

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Rachel Carson Trail - North Park

1. North Park loop from Nature Access Trail parking area

2. North Park loop from McCandless

3. North Park loop from Flower field

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