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Old Airport Trail

 6 votes
  1. Areas
  2. PA
  3. …Western PA
  4. …Township of Hanover
  5. Hillman State Park
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Length

3.6 Miles 5.8 Kilometers


Singletrack

Elevation

265' 81 m

Ascent

-304' -93 m

Descent

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

13%

Max Grade (7°)

1,179' 359 m

High

995' 303 m

Low

Conditions

All Clear 19 days ago
Mostly Dry, Some Mud - For the most part trails are in great dry condition some wet spots. History
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“A part of the overall Bavington trail system. A must ride.”

— Tim Marsh
GPX File — Driving Directions

Overview

Hillman State Park lies within State Game Lands 117 and is open to hunting. It is not legal to use the trails during certain hunting seasons. For more info, call Hillman State Park, c/o Raccoon Creek at 724-899-2200.

From pgc.pa.gov/HuntTrap/StateGa…
"Riding activities are not permitted (except on Sundays or on roads open to public travel) from the last Saturday in September thru the third Saturday in January, and before 1 p.m. from the second Saturday"
Features: eMTB allowed

Description

Old Airport part of the Bavington (Hillman State Park) trail system. Trails are meticulously maintained. Even during the wet months most trails remain pretty dry.

This section is mostly fast and flowy. As always within the system there are some tight, technical areas. There are almost no rock gardens. This section is typically ridden along with the SSX Trail and Figure 8 Trail trails.

Be sure to check out the Pine Race Track mid way through the trail. If you make a lap on the Pine Race Track, make the first right after you return to the start to continue on the Old Airport Trail.

Contacts

Local Club: Trail Pittsburgh

Apr 15, 2018: Bridge work at Frick Park

Apr 11, 2018: April 21, 2018 – Short Line Hollow Park Cleanup

Apr 5, 2018: April 6, 2018 – Volunteer Work Day at South Park

Land Manager: PA DCNR - Main Office

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  3.8 from 6 votes

#4

in Hillman State Park

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in Hillman State Park

#187

in Pennsylvania

#6,065

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Pine Course Start - nice circuit course in the pines.
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Andre Dickson
Pittsburgh, PA
Andre Dickson   Pittsburgh, PA
Updated the trail condition above, the first 150 yards of the trail needs cleared from overgrowth. Sep 4, 2015

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