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Summary: The bike/jog trail in North Park is a fairly broad paved burm of the road tracing a 5 mile path around North Park Lake. For half of the trail, bikers and joggers share the space but along the one-way Lake Shore Drive, bikers and pedestrians each get their own lane traveling clockwise and share another combined lane in the other direction. There are places to park all along the route along with many water fountains, rest rooms, picnic shelters and playgrounds. There are also more than a dozen Geocaches located within park boundries, four less than 1,000 feet off the path. One could spend a whole day logging them all, and racking up about 15 miles of hiking. Trailhead: While there are half a dozen places along the route to park, the largest lot is at the Boat House set in the middle of the park. There are multiple approaches but one could take I-79 N or Rt 19 N to Rt 910 E and Wexford. Then Pierce Mill Rd. South to the park. Ingmar Rd to Babcock Blvd and then to the other end of Pierce Mill Rd may be a more direct route. (Lat:40.6048 Lon:-80.00709) Trail Guides for North Park Bike/Jog Trail: Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Bikes, Ranger Contact: North Park Office 724-935-1971 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Kevin Geiselman, who has posted 95 other hikes on this site. To visit this reporters web site, click here. Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Andrew on 8/1/2007 An enjoyable trail but groups of runners often ignore the fact that there is a designated BIKE LANE and there is a bit of arrogance that comes when occupying it.
Reviewed by nrm on 2/1/2007 AMAZING!! 
Reviewed by skiingbear on 5/15/2006 All right, but I am not used to the traffic. Because I am spoiled by the rail trail system.
Reviewed by Matt on 7/28/2005 I love running at North Park, but wish to make a statement to people who run/walk there. BE CONSIDERATE! When people are running/walking towards you from the opposite direction don't continue to run/walk 2, 3 or 4 abreast make some space. Also whichever direction you are travelling around the lake, KEEP RIGHT. Don't force people to run/walk to your outside, especially if you are forcing them to run/walk with THEIR backs to moving car traffic. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Pennsylvania Hiking, Pennsylvania Trails, Pennsylvania Hikes, Allegheny County Hiking, Allegheny County Trails, Allegheny County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||