Home › Pennsylvania › Pittsburgh › Saddle Trail branch off the Emerald View Trail
Saddle Trail branch off the Emerald View Trail
5 ★★★★★ 4 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 Saddle Trail branch off the Emerald View 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 Saddle Trail branch off the Emerald View Trail
Nice lil trail under the bridge. Lots of graffiti. Very clean and well maintained for off the beaten path. Very very short walk. To get from Mt Washington to southside.
Somewhat demanding long steep trail that will take you to the top of Mt. Washington. Not for rainy or snowy weather without good hiking boots.
Plan your run at Saddle Trail branch off the Emerald View Trail
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 |
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.
Emerald View Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,544 reviews
Hilltop 257-acre park on a former coal mining area with trails, woodland & play & picnic areas.
Grandview Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 103 reviews
Park featuring skyline views, picnic tables, hiking trails, and a bandstand.
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.
Beechview-Seldom Seen Greenway
4.4 ★★★★☆ 414 reviews
Just off the highway, this green space offers paths along a stream through woods & wildlife.
Three Rivers Heritage Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 118 reviews
Paved trail running through different neighborhoods with historical markers and public art.