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Lower Concrete Block

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 3.7 (9)
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  2. PA
  3. …Pittsburgh Metro
  4. Frick Park
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“Technical singletrack connection between Roller Coaster and Iron Gate. ”

Ben Voytko
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Miles

0.7

KM
Singletrack

983' 300 m

High

927' 283 m

Low

16' 5 m

Up

72' 22 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

10%

Max Grade (6°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Unknown

Description

Concrete Block is a technical singletrack trail connecting Roller Coaster and the lower section of Iron Gate, named for several sections of concrete rubble embedded in the trail. You can enter the trail from the Iron Gate side between the bridge drop and the clay pipe, and you'll cross over a narrow bridge above the creek. The other end of the trail can be accessed from the west side of Firelane Trail Extension across from the Roller Coaster crossing.

Contacts

Local Club: Trail Pittsburgh

Land Manager: City of Pittsburgh, PA - Parks

Shared By:

Ben Voytko with improvements by Justin Scheifflee
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Trail Ratings

  3.7 from 9 votes

#12

in Frick Park

#13925

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  3.7 from 9 votes
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Trail Rankings

#12

in Frick Park

#433

in Pennsylvania

#13,925

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This trail is all about the flow and berms! Always optimizing custom drainage techniques, trained stewards prioritize sustainable trails for all.
Sep 27, 2019 near Squirre…, PA
There is a short-very interesting section that is clearly entirely landfill from past construction projects, reminiscent of the yellow brick road.
Oct 18, 2019 near Squirre…, PA
You can see the tree canopy opening letting light in to fuel the invasive Japanese knotweed taking over all the undergrowth in this photo.
Oct 18, 2019 near Squirre…, PA
The exit of the trail is a quick turn uphill which can be overgrown with hercules club (thorny stalks which grow into trees) if not maintained regularly.
Aug 6, 2019 near Edgewood, PA
South end of Horse Trough Trail has no signage, but starts just above the Lower Riverview sign, next to the two trees bathing in the sun.
Aug 6, 2019 near Edgewood, PA
South end of Horse Trough Trail has no signage, but dips to the right off the doubletrack of Riverview Trail, just above the Riverview sign.
Aug 6, 2019 near Edgewood, PA

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