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Moses Carper Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · Running trail in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Moses Carper Trail'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.
What runners say about Moses Carper Trail
“Beautiful little trail with lots of flowering trees, especially Eastern Redbud, in spring.”
“One of the more peaceful and serene trails of Riverview.”
One of the more peaceful and serene trails of Riverview. I truly love coming here and relaxing as there's so much to see on this trail !
Great trail. Sometimes you might run into a couple displaying more than just public display of affection though
This trail is beautiful. If you park your car where the trailhead sign is (drive around the park on the one way street and you'll eventually see the sign on the right hand side before you would curve around to the pool), there are several directions you can hike.
Great trail for running, walking, and biking! It is currently under maintenance as of February 2023 but I can’t wait to see what it looks like when it’s finished! If your wondering about MTB here, no trails are marked but if I had to say they would mostly be green with a few blue mixed in.
Trail conditions & character
“(1)Completely straight will take you up a small hill and into a clearing and loop around.”
“Beautiful little trail with lots of flowering trees, especially Eastern Redbud, in spring.”
“One of the more peaceful and serene trails of Riverview.”
“(1)Completely straight will take you up a small hill and into a clearing and loop around.”
“Some elevation, not wheelchair friendly or stroller friendly.”
Plan your run at Moses Carper Trail
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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitepittsburghparks.org
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 6:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Sunday | 6:30 AM–8:30 PM |
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