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Upper Concrete Block

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 4.4 (5)
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  2. PA
  3. …Pittsburgh Metro
  4. Frick Park
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“A technical trail through a rugged area of the park. ”

Justin Scheifflee
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1,024' 312 m

High

988' 301 m

Low

43' 13 m

Up

17' 5 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

9%

Max Grade (5°)

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Description

A rugged trail through an area where concrete construction debris was dumped many years ago. One of the more technical trails in Frick Park, and similar in feel to Concrete Block. Can be used to form a loop when combined with Horse Trough and Concrete Block.

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Local Club: Trail Pittsburgh

Land Manager: City of Pittsburgh, PA - Parks

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Justin Scheifflee
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Trail Ratings

  4.4 from 5 votes

#8

in Frick Park

#8687

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#8

in Frick Park

#210

in Pennsylvania

#8,687

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There is a short-very interesting section that is clearly entirely landfill from past construction projects, reminiscent of the yellow brick road.
Oct 18, 2019 near Squirre…, PA
You can see the tree canopy opening letting light in to fuel the invasive Japanese knotweed taking over all the undergrowth in this photo.
Oct 18, 2019 near Squirre…, PA
South end of Horse Trough Trail has no signage, but starts just above the Lower Riverview sign, next to the two trees bathing in the sun.
Aug 6, 2019 near Edgewood, PA
The exit of the trail is a quick turn uphill which can be overgrown with hercules club (thorny stalks which grow into trees) if not maintained regularly.
Aug 6, 2019 near Edgewood, PA
Southwest entrance to Homeless Camp trail is fairly flowy although a bit off-camber.
Oct 18, 2019 near Squirre…, PA
South end of Horse Trough Trail has no signage, but dips to the right off the doubletrack of Riverview Trail, just above the Riverview sign.
Aug 6, 2019 near Edgewood, PA

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