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Emerald View Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,544 Google reviews · Running trail in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
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- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Emerald View Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Hilltop 257-acre park on a former coal mining area with trails, woodland & play & picnic areas.
What runners say about Emerald View Park
“One of my FAVORITE Parks in Pittsburgh to see the gorgeous skyline and just hang out to have a picnic, watch the sunset and enjoy the beautiful city.”
I hiked in starting from the Green Leaf Trailhead starting just before sunrise, which was an amazing decision. Hiking along and emerging on Mt. Washington at sunrise is the way to go. There are many outlooks and several outcroppings that offer an even better, less obstructed view.
Another hidden gem in Pittsburgh. There IS a small parking lot off E. Sycamore street. There are many access points and plenty of trail to hike. Lots of photo opportunities as well. An interesting blend of natural beauty and city sights. Great for dog walking. Food and entertainment close by in Mt. Washington.
This park always been close to my home so my husband and I frequently take walks through this beautiful gem. It's small but it's only a part of a large network of park trails that runs through Mt. Washington and the south hills.
This is clearly a hidden treasure of a park at the far end of Grandview Ave (the main straight across Mt. Washington). It gives a totally different perspective view of the point and Ohio River than the lookout spots closer to the incline.
Trail conditions & character
“One of my FAVORITE Parks in Pittsburgh to see the gorgeous skyline and just hang out to have a picnic, watch the sunset and enjoy the beautiful city.”
“It gives a totally different perspective view of the point and Ohio River than the lookout spots closer to the incline.”
“I hiked in starting from the Green Leaf Trailhead starting just before sunrise, which was an amazing decision.”
“Check out the deer enclosures at Grandview Park or Greenleaf Street, where they are bringing back important understory and canopy trees into the urban forest.”
“There is a playground for children and hiking trails that are dog friendly!”
Plan your run at Emerald View Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitepittsburghparks.org
- Phone(412) 682-7275
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–11 PM |
Running trails near Pittsburgh
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Grandview Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 103 reviews
Park featuring skyline views, picnic tables, hiking trails, and a bandstand.
Saddle Trail branch off the Emerald View Trail
5 ★★★★★ 4 reviews
Mt. Washington Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 197 reviews
This elevated avenue offers city views & features a 257-acre wooded park, a statue & restaurants.
Point State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 9,624 reviews
36-acre park at the intersection of 3 rivers with boating, hiking, biking & a Fort Pitt museum.
