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Julia Connector Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · Running trail in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Julia Connector Trailhead'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.

Open 24hScenic

What runners say about Julia Connector Trailhead

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (16 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

We Love taking our dogs for a walk on the trail and they Love it. We really appreciate who's been taking care of this trail through the woods. Little bridge and waterfalls that run through.

★★★★★ — Colleen , Apr 2019

Decent trail with many connectors. Can be a solid sweat if you take the trail all the way down to Quarry Park. Lots of new trees planted here recently let's you know this place is loved and well looked after!

★★★★★ — Mason , Jun 2021

Great park with a lot of space both in and out of the woods. The trails are pretty well kept and pleasant to walk through.

★★★★★ — Frank , Jun 2020

Nice small walking park in the middle of a busy area. Good views of downtown. Kind of hilly.

★★★★★ — Andrew , Dec 2018

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 16 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“Easy little trail in the city with plenty of views.”

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Plan your run at Julia Connector Trailhead

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Julia Connector Trailhead

Julia St, Pittsburgh, PA 15210

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.