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A beautiful run with many overlooks and forested views, and then one very steep drop.


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Miles

1.8

KM

Singletrack

1,078' 329 m

High

827' 252 m

Low

268' 82 m

Up

180' 55 m

Down

8%

Avg Grade (4°)

36%

Max Grade (20°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Allowed

Features Downhill · Drops/Jumps · Technical

Description

Park across the road in the pull-offe. Climb over the guard rail, then down into the creek, and then climb up the ladder. Hike up the road from there to Hays Wall (a climbing wall). This is the start of the trail.

This trail has the steepest and longest drop in the park. With a steady climb north, go up the trail all the way to the top. Turn right (east) and head towards the power line tower. Before the power line, head left up the hill. Follow the trail for a half mile, and then turn right (south) at the T. Now follow the trail shortly before it drops off very steeply into two banked turns. Then it winds down the mountain with more intensity. It joins the Glass Run Connector trail, where you can continue the very steep descent. Or you can head right (west) and follow the trail through the woods, down into a creek bed, and then back to the starting point.

This trail is not used often, so be sure to scout it beforehand. There may be ruts from motorcycles, downed trees, rocks, and other unexpected hazards.

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Shared By:

Michael Whaley

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in Hays Woods

#6010

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#2

in Hays Woods

#139

in Pennsylvania

#6,010

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Hays Woods Trail with views of Pittsburgh and the Monongahela River.
Oct 8, 2016 near West Ho…, PA
Agnew Road overlook downtown.
Feb 2, 2026 near West Ho…, PA
Powerline
Feb 2, 2026 near West Ho…, PA
Powerline Overlooking steep drop
Feb 2, 2026 near West Ho…, PA
Hays Eagles Overlook
Feb 2, 2026 near West Ho…, PA
Hays Wall Climbing Route.
Feb 2, 2026 near West Ho…, PA

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